Рамаяна: Том 1: Балаканда и Айодхьяканда · Часть 67 — Атлас веры

Полный четырёхтомник Манматхи Натха Датта, английский, Калькутта, 1891–1894. Все четыре тома конкретного перевода М. Н. Датта: Балаканда, Айодхьяканда, Араньяканда, Кишкиндхаканда, Сундараканда, Юддхаканда и Уттараканда. Полный текст выбранного четырёхтомного издания; это не собрание всех версий Рамаяны.

Все четыре тома конкретного перевода М. Н. Датта: Балаканда, Айодхьяканда, Араньяканда, Кишкиндхаканда, Сундараканда, Юддхаканда и Уттараканда. Полный текст выбранного четырёхтомного издания; это не собрание всех версий Рамаяны.

Project Gutenberg identifies each of the four ebooks as public domain in the USA. Translator Manmatha Nath Dutt lived 1855–1912; historical editions 1891, 1891, 1893, 1894.
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Having passed the auspicious night underneath that mighty tree, they, when the sun had risen in unclouded splendour, went away from that place. Then diving into a mighty forest, they proceeded in the direction in which the Bhagirathi Ganga meets with the Yamuna. And those illustrious ones went on, viewing at intervals various fields and delightful lands which they had never seen before. And going on beholding various kinds of blossoming trees, Rama when the day had declined, spoke unto Sumitra's son, saying, "O son of Sumitra, do thou behold the beautiful wreath of smoke that rises in front of Prayaga--sign of the worshipful Fire, and I infer some ascetic to be near. For certain we have arrived at the confluence of the Ganga and the Yamuna; and it is for this that we hear the roar of the waters produced by the rushing of them. And all these various trees with their wood hewn away by foresters are seen in the asylums." Thus having proceeded at ease, those bowmen when the sun stood aslant, arrived in the vicinity of the ascetic's residence on the delta of the Yamuna and the Ganga. And proceeding awhile on the way, Rama, in presence of the asylum, came up to Bharadwaja's place, frightening beasts and birds. And arriving at the hermitage, the heroes desirous of seeing the ascetic, stood at a distance with Sita behind them. And as soon as entering in, that exalted one saw that high-souled anchoret of accomplished vows, who had attained spiritual insight through austerities, sitting surrounded by his disciples after having finished the Agnihotra, Rama with joined hands saluted him along with Sumitra's son and Sita. Then Lakshmana's elder brother imparted unto Bharadwaja a knowledge of himself. "O worshipful one, we are the sons of Dacaratha, Rama and Lakshmana. This is my wife, the auspicious daughter of Janaka. This blameless one followeth me unto the solitary forest; and my dear younger brother, the son of Sumitra too, observing the vow, follows me, who have been exiled by my father. O revered one, commissioned by my father, I will enter the forest of asceticism, and there subsisting on fruits and roots will practise virtue." Hearing those words of the intelligent prince, that righteous (ascetic) brought a bull[150] as well as _arghya_ and water and divers kinds of edibles consisting of wild fruits and roots. And that one of fiery austerities assigned quarters, along with beasts and birds as well as ascetics, for Rama. Then paying homage unto Rama as he proceeded by short stages, and asking him,--"Has your journey been a pleasant one?"--the ascetic sat down. And when Raghava had sat down after receiving the homage, Bharadwaja spoke unto him these words fraught with virtue,-- "O Kakutstha, I behold thee come after a long time. I have heard of thy causeless exile. This spot at the meeting of the mighty rivers is lonely, sacred and charming. Do thou dwell here happily." Thus addressed by Bharadwaja, that descendant of Raghu, Rama intent on the welfare of all, answered in auspicious words,--"O reverend one, I apprehend that, living hard by, the inhabitants of the city and the provinces, thinking me as easily to be seen, will come to this asylum desirous of beholding me and Vaidehi. It is for this reason that living at this place does not recommend itself unto me. Do thou, O worshipful one, hit upon a retired and agreeable asylum where Janaka's daughter worthy of happiness, will pass her days pleasantly " Hearing this auspicious speech of Raghava, that eminent anchoret Bharadwaja said these words calculated to serve Rama's purpose,--"Ten Krosas hence, my child, is the mountain where thou shalt dwell. It is inhabited by _maharshis_, and is sacred, and picturseque throughout, abounding in _Golangulas_, monkeys, and bears,--known by the name of Chitrakuta--resembling Gandhamadana. On beholding the peaks of Chitrakuta, one reaps welfare, and ignorance does not envelope one's mind. There innumerable saints with the hair of their heads rendered white like skulls, having spent hundreds of years, have through austerities ascended heaven. That solitary spot I deem as one which will make a happy residence for thee. O Rama, do thou, for living out the term of thy banishment, dwell either here or with me." Bharadwaja entertained his welcome guest, Rama, along with his wife and brother by extending towards them every rite of hospitality. And at Prayaga Rama having obtained the company of that Maharshi, and discoursing on a variety of sacred topics, the night came on. And with Sita for the third, Kakutstha brought up in luxury, being fatigued, pleasantly spent that night at the romantic hermitage of Bharadwaja. When the night had passed away and day dawned, (Rama) approached Bharadwaja, and that chief of men addressed that ascetic of flaming energy,--"O reverend sire of truthful character, we have here in thy asylum spent the night. Do thou now permit us to set forward (for Chitrakuta)." On Rama having passed the night there, Bharadwaja spoke unto him,--"Do thou trace thy steps to Chitrakuta filled with delicious fruits and roots. I deem that, O mighty Rama, as a fit abode for thee, being, as it is, furnished with various kinds of trees, inhabited by crowds of Kinnaras, resounding with the cries of peacocks, and frequented by gignantic elephants. Do thou repair unto the famed Chitrakuta, holy, fair to the view, and abounding in countless fruits and roots. And in those forests range herds of elephants and deer; and these, O Raghava, thou wilt behold. And ranging with Sita rivers and rills and plateaus, caverns and fountains, thy mind will experience delight. Delighted with the notes of joyous Koyastivas and coels, and the cries of deer and countless mad elephants, do thou, arriving at the auspicious mountain, reside at that romantic asylum." [150] When an eminent guest came to a person's house, he offered _madhuparka_, with a bull which was killed for his entertainment.--T. SECTION LV. Having spent the night there, those princes--repressors of their foes-- after paying their obeisance unto the Maharshi, set out for the mountain. And seeing them about to set forth, that Maharshi performed a propitiatory ceremony for them, even as a father does on behalf of the sons begot from his own loins. And that mighty ascetic, Bharadwaja having truth for his prowess, addressed them, saying,--"O best of men, do you coming to the confluence of the Ganga and the Yamuna proceed along the Kalindi river flowing westwards. Arriving at the Kalindi running in a contrary direction, you will, O Raghava, behold a goodly bathing place well-worn by foot-passengers. There constructing a raft, do you cross over the river who is the daughter of the Sun. Next coming to a gigantic banian tree with green foliage, named Syama, surrounded by various trees and inhabited by ascetics of accomplished purposes, let Sita with joined hands offer humble supplications to it. Having come to the tree and, whether staying under it or proceeding along, after passing only a _Krosa_, you will, O Rama, see a wood abounding in Sallakis, Vadaris, and other wild trees belonging unto the Yamuna. I went to Chitrakuta many a time by that road, which is beautiful, sandy, and free from forest-fire." Having directed the way, the Maharshi paused. Thereupon Rama, saying,--"So be it" asked him to stop. On the ascetic turning away, Rama spoke unto Lakshmana, "We had surely acquired religious merit, good betide you, since, the ascetic has shown compassion unto us." Having thus conversed with each other, those foremost of men endowed with intelligence, placing Sita in their front, proceeded towards the river Kalindi. And having arrived at the Kalindi of rapid currents, they desirous of crossing over, began I think (as to the means). Then with heaps of dry wild wood covered with grass, they constructed a large raft. And the puissant Lakshmana tearing twigs from the ratan and the rose-apple, made a comfortable seat for Sita. Then Dacaratha's son, Rama, made his bashful wife (in power) inconceivable like unto Sree herself, ascend the raft, and carefully laid beside Vaidehi her attires and ornaments as well as the hoe and the basket. And first having placed Sita on the raft, those sons of Dacaratha ascended themselves, and with glad hearts began carefully to cross (the stream). Having come near the middle of the Kalindi, Sita prayed unto her, saying, --"Hail to thee, O goddess! I cross thee. If my husband can successfully perform his vow, I will worship thee with a thousand cows and an hundred vessels of wine, hail unto thee, upon Rama's return to the city ruled by Ikshwaku." Having thus prayed to Kalindi with joined hands, that virtuous lady, Sita, reached the southern bank thereof. And by means of that raft they crossed that fleet-coursing daughter of the Sun, heaving with billows--the river Yamuna with her banks abounding with innumerable trees. Then renouncing the raft, and passing by the woods adjoining the Yamuna, they came upon a banian Syama by name, of cool shade and verdant foliage. On coming to the banian, Vaidehi saluted it saying,--"O mighty tree, I bow unto thee. May my husband fulfil his vow; and may we behold Kaucalya and the illustrious Sumitra." Having thus prayed with joined hands, the intelligent Sita went away. Seeing the blameless and beloved Sita ever conducting herself properly,--praying, Rama said unto Lakshmana, "Do thou, O younger brother of Bharata, taking Sita with thee, go forward. O best of men, furnished with weapons, I will go in thy wake. Do thou procure Vaidehi with whatever fruits or flowers may please her and she may wish to have." Seeing every tree and shrub crowned with blossoms unseen before, that one belonging to the softer sex questioned Rama about it. And hearing Sita's words, Lakshmana brought unto her (fruits and flowers) of beautiful and flower-scattering trees of divers kinds. And beholding streams with water flowing over glittering sands and resounding with cranes of various kinds, the daughter of king Janaka felt exceeding delight. And having proceeded just a _Krosa_, those brothers, Rama and Lakshmana, having killed many a sacred deer, began to range in the woods of the Yamuna. And having disported in the beautiful woods resounding with multitudes of peacocks and inhabited by elephants and monkeys, they looking as lively as ever, coming to the level banks of the river, took up their quarters there. SECTION LVI.