Kishkindha Kanda

आगें चले बहुरि रघुराया। रिष्यमूक परवत निअराया।।

Aagen chale bahuri raghuraayaa. rishyamook paravat niaraayaa

Lord Raghunatha then proceeded forward and approached the Rishyamook mountain.

तहँ रह सचिव सहित सुग्रीवा। आवत देखि अतुल बल सींवा।।

Tahan rah sachiv sahit sugreevaa. aavat dekhi atul bal seenvaa

There dwelt Sugriva with his ministers, who saw approaching those two heroes of immeasurable strength.

अति सभीत कह सुनु हनुमाना। पुरुष जुगल बल रूप निधाना।।

Ati sabheet kah sunu hanumaanaa. purush jugal bal roop nidhaanaa

Greatly frightened, he said to Hanuman: 'Listen, these two men are treasures of strength and beauty.'

धरि बटु रूप देखु तैं जाई। कहेसु जानि जियँ सयन बुझाई।।

Dhari batu roop dekhu tain jaaee. kahesu jaani jiyan sayan bujhaaee

Take the form of a student and go see them, then return and tell me what you learn in your heart.

पठए बालि होहिं मन मैला। भागौं तुरत तजौं यह सैला।।

Pathae baali hohin man mailaa. bhaagaun turat tajaun yah sailaa

If Bali has sent them with evil intent, I shall immediately flee and abandon this mountain.

बिप्र रूप धरि कपि तहँ गयऊ। माथ नाइ पूछत अस भयऊ।।

Bipr roop dhari kapi tahan gayaoo. maath naai poochhat asa bhayaoo

The monkey took the form of a Brahmin and went there, bowing his head and asking thus:

को तुम्ह स्यामल गौर सरीरा। छत्री रूप फिरहु बन बीरा।।

Ko tumh syaamal gaur sareeraa. chhatree roop phirahu ban beeraa

Who are you with dark and fair complexions, wandering the forest in the form of warriors?

कठिन भूमि कोमल पद गामी। कवन हेतु बिचरहु बन स्वामी।।

Kathin bhoomi komal pad gaamee. kavan hetu bicharahu ban svaamee

Your tender feet walk upon the hard ground - for what purpose do you wander in the forest, O lords?

मृदुल मनोहर सुंदर गाता। सहत दुसह बन आतप बाता।।

Mridul manohar sundar gaataa. sahat dusah ban aatap baataa

Your bodies are gentle, charming and beautiful, yet you endure the unbearable heat and wind of the forest.

की तुम्ह तीनि देव महँ कोऊ। नर नारायन की तुम्ह दोऊ।।

Kee tumh teeni dev mahan kooo. nar naaraayan kee tumh dooo

Are you one of the three gods, or are you both Nara and Narayana?

कोसलेस दसरथ के जाए । हम पितु बचन मानि बन आए।।

Kosales dasarath ke jaae . ham pitu bachan maani ban aae

We are the sons of Dasharatha, king of Kosala. We came to the forest in obedience to our father's word.

नाम राम लछिमन दौउ भाई। संग नारि सुकुमारि सुहाई।।

Naam raam lachhiman dauu bhaaee. sang naari sukumaari suhaaee

Our names are Rama and Lakshmana, two brothers. With us is a tender and beautiful woman.

इहाँ हरि निसिचर बैदेही। बिप्र फिरहिं हम खोजत तेही।।

Ihaan hari nisichar baidehee. bipr phirahin ham khojat tehee

Here a demon has taken away Vaidehi (Sita). O Brahmin, we wander searching for her.

आपन चरित कहा हम गाई। कहहु बिप्र निज कथा बुझाई।।

Aapan charit kahaa ham gaaee. kahahu bipr nij kathaa bujhaaee

We have told you our story in brief. Now tell us, O Brahmin, your own tale clearly.

प्रभु पहिचानि परेउ गहि चरना। सो सुख उमा नहिं बरना।।

Prabhu pahichaani pareu gahi charanaa. so sukh umaa nahin baranaa

Recognizing his Lord, he fell and grasped His feet. That joy, Uma, cannot be described.

पुलकित तन मुख आव न बचना। देखत रुचिर बेष कै रचना।।

Pulakit tan mukh aava na bachanaa. dekhat ruchir besh kai rachanaa

His body thrilled with emotion and words would not come to his mouth, seeing the beautiful arrangement of that disguise.

पुनि धीरजु धरि अस्तुति कीन्ही। हरष हृदयँ निज नाथहि चीन्ही।।

Puni dheeraju dhari astuti keenhee. harash hridayan nij naathahi cheenhee

Then gathering courage, he offered praise, his heart rejoicing at recognizing his Master.

मोर न्याउ मैं पूछा साईं। तुम्ह पूछहु कस नर की नाईं।।

Mor nyaau main poochhaa saaeen. tumh poochhahu kas nar kee naaeen

It is not proper for me to question You, my Lord. Why do You ask like an ordinary man?

तव माया बस फिरउँ भुलाना। ता ते मैं नहिं प्रभु पहिचाना।।

Tav maayaa bas phiraun bhulaanaa. taa te main nahin prabhu pahichaanaa

Under the influence of Your Maya, I wander deluded. Therefore I did not recognize You, my Lord.

जदपि नाथ बहु अवगुन मोरें। सेवक प्रभुहि परै जनि भोरें।।

Jadapi naath bahu avagun moren. sevak prabhuhi parai jani bhoren

Though I have many faults, O Lord, may the servant not be forgotten by his master.

नाथ जीव तव मायाँ मोहा। सो निस्तरइ तुम्हारेहिं छोहा।।

Naath jeev tav maayaan mohaa. so nistarai tumhaarehin chhohaa

O Lord, the soul is deluded by Your maya, and it can only be liberated through Your grace.

ता पर मैं रघुबीर दोहाई। जानउँ नहिं कछु भजन उपाई।।

Taa par main raghubeer dohaaee. jaanaun nahin kachhu bhajan upaaee

Moreover, I invoke Raghuvira's name - I know no other method of devotion.

सेवक सुत पति मातु भरोसें। रहइ असोच बनइ प्रभु पोसें।।

Sevak sut pati maatu bharosen. rahai asoch banai prabhu posen

A servant, son, husband, or mother remains carefree, trusting in their lord's protection and care.

अस कहि परेउ चरन अकुलाई। निज तनु प्रगटि प्रीति उर छाई।।

Asa kahi pareu charan akulaaee. nij tanu pragati preeti ura chhaaee

Saying this, he fell at His feet in distress, revealing his true form with love filling his heart.

तब रघुपति उठाइ उर लावा। निज लोचन जल सींचि जुड़ावा।।

Tab raghupati uthaai ura laavaa. nij lochan jal seenchi judaavaa

Then Raghupati lifted him to His chest and cooled him by sprinkling the water of His own eyes.

सुनु कपि जियँ मानसि जनि ऊना। तैं मम प्रिय लछिमन ते दूना।।

Sunu kapi jiyan maanasi jani oonaa. tain mam priy lachhiman te doonaa

Listen, monkey, do not feel inferior in your heart - you are twice as dear to Me as Lakshmana.

समदरसी मोहि कह सब कोऊ। सेवक प्रिय अनन्यगति सोऊ।।

Samadarasee mohi kah sab kooo. sevak priy ananyagati sooo

Everyone calls Me impartial, but a devoted servant with single-minded devotion is especially dear.

देखि पवन सुत पति अनुकूला। हृदयँ हरष बीती सब सूला।।

Dekhi pavan sut pati anukoolaa. hridayan harash beetee sab soolaa

Seeing the son of the wind god favorable to his master, Hanuman's heart filled with joy and all his sorrows vanished.

नाथ सैल पर कपिपति रहई। सो सुग्रीव दास तव अहई।।

Naath sail par kapipati rahaee. so sugreev daas tav ahaee

O Lord, on this mountain dwells the king of monkeys, Sugriva, who is your devoted servant.

तेहि सन नाथ मयत्री कीजे। दीन जानि तेहि अभय करीजे।।

Tehi san naath mayatree keeje. deen jaani tehi abhay kareeje

Make friendship with him, O Lord, and knowing him to be afflicted, grant him fearlessness.

सो सीता कर खोज कराइहि। जहँ तहँ मरकट कोटि पठाइहि।।

So seetaa kar khoj karaaihi. jahan tahan marakat koti pathaaihi

He will arrange the search for Sita and send millions of monkeys in all directions.

एहि बिधि सकल कथा समुझाई। लिए दुऔ जन पीठि चढ़ाई।।

Ehi bidhi sakal kathaa samujhaaee. lie duau jan peethi chadhaaee

Having explained the entire story in this manner, Hanuman took both brothers on his back.

जब सुग्रीवँ राम कहुँ देखा। अतिसय जन्म धन्य करि लेखा।।

Jab sugreevan raam kahun dekhaa. atisay janm dhany kari lekhaa

When Sugriva beheld Rama, he considered his birth supremely blessed and fortunate.

सादर मिलेउ नाइ पद माथा। भैंटेउ अनुज सहित रघुनाथा।।

Saadar mileu naai pad maathaa. bhainteu anuj sahit raghunaathaa

He respectfully met them, bowing his head at their feet, and Raghunatha embraced him along with his younger brother.

कपि कर मन बिचार एहि रीती। करिहहिं बिधि मो सन ए प्रीती।।

Kapi kar man bichaar ehi reetee. karihahin bidhi mo san e preetee

The monkey's mind pondered in this way: 'How will Providence make these noble ones love me?'

कीन्ही प्रीति कछु बीच न राखा। लछमिन राम चरित सब भाषा।।

Keenhee preeti kachhu beech na raakhaa. lachhamin raam charit sab bhaashaa

Hanuman showed complete love without keeping any distance. Lakshmana narrated all of Rama's story to him.

कह सुग्रीव नयन भरि बारी। मिलिहि नाथ मिथिलेसकुमारी।।

Kah sugreev nayan bhari baaree. milihi naath mithilesakumaaree

Sugriva said with eyes filled with tears, 'O Lord, you will surely find the daughter of Mithila.'

मंत्रिन्ह सहित इहाँ एक बारा। बैठ रहेउँ मैं करत बिचारा।।

Mantrinh sahit ihaan eka baaraa. baith raheun main karat bichaaraa

Once I was sitting here with my ministers, engaged in contemplation.

गगन पंथ देखी मैं जाता। परबस परी बहुत बिलपाता।।

Gagan panth dekhee main jaataa. parabas paree bahut bilapaataa

I saw someone going through the sky path, crying helplessly in great distress.

राम राम हा राम पुकारी। हमहि देखि दीन्हेउ पट डारी।।

Raam raam haa raam pukaaree. hamahi dekhi deenheu pat daaree

Calling out 'Rama, Rama, O Rama!' she threw down a cloth bundle upon seeing us.

मागा राम तुरत तेहिं दीन्हा। पट उर लाइ सोच अति कीन्हा।।

Maagaa raam turat tehin deenhaa. pat ura laai soch ati keenhaa

When Rama asked for it, she immediately gave it. Pressing the cloth to his heart, he grieved greatly.

कह सुग्रीव सुनहु रघुबीरा। तजहु सोच मन आनहु धीरा।।

Kah sugreev sunahu raghubeeraa. tajahu soch man aanahu dheeraa

Sugriva said, 'Listen, O hero of Raghu's line, abandon your sorrow and bring courage to your mind.'

सब प्रकार करिहउँ सेवकाई। जेहि बिधि मिलिहि जानकी आई।।

Sab prakaar karihaun sevakaaee. jehi bidhi milihi jaanakee aaee

I will serve you in every way possible, so that Janaki may be found and returned.

नात बालि अरु मैं द्वौ भाई। प्रीति रही कछु बरनि न जाई।।

Naat baali aru main dvau bhaaee. preeti rahee kachhu barani na jaaee

Bali and I were two brothers who shared an indescribable love and affection.

मय सुत मायावी तेहि नाऊँ। आवा सो प्रभु हमरें गाऊँ।।

May sut maayaavee tehi naaoon. aavaa so prabhu hamaren gaaoon

Maya's son named Mayavi came to our city, O Lord.

अर्ध राति पुर द्वार पुकारा। बाली रिपु बल सहै न पारा।।

Ardh raati pur dvaar pukaaraa. baalee ripu bal sahai na paaraa

At midnight he called out at the city gates, for Bali could not bear the enemy's strength unchallenged.

धावा बालि देखि सो भागा। मैं पुनि गयउँ बंधु सँग लागा।।

Dhaavaa baali dekhi so bhaagaa. main puni gayaun bandhu sang laagaa

Bali rushed forth and seeing him, the demon fled, and I followed my brother.

गिरिबर गुहाँ पैठ सो जाई। तब बालीं मोहि कहा बुझाई।।

Giribar guhaan paith so jaaee. tab baaleen mohi kahaa bujhaaee

He entered a mountain cave, and then Bali instructed me wisely.

परिखेसु मोहि एक पखवारा। नहिं आवौं तब जानेसु मारा।।

Parikhesu mohi eka pakhavaaraa. nahin aavaun tab jaanesu maaraa

Guard me for a fortnight, and if I do not return, then know that I am slain.

मास दिवस तहँ रहेउँ खरारी। निसरी रुधिर धार तहँ भारी।।

Maas divas tahan raheun kharaaree. nisaree rudhir dhaar tahan bhaaree

O enemy of demons, I remained there for a month, and a heavy stream of blood flowed out.

बालि हतेसि मोहि मारिहि आई। सिला देइ तहँ चलेउँ पराई।।

Baali hatesi mohi maarihi aaee. silaa dei tahan chaleun paraaee

Thinking Bali was killed and the demon would come to slay me, I placed a stone there and fled.

मंत्रिन्ह पुर देखा बिनु साईं। दीन्हेउ मोहि राज बरिआई।।

Mantrinh pur dekhaa binu saaeen. deenheu mohi raaj bariaaee

The ministers, seeing the city without a master, reluctantly gave me the kingdom.

बालि ताहि मारि गृह आवा। देखि मोहि जियँ भेद बढ़ावा।।

Baali taahi maari grih aavaa. dekhi mohi jiyan bhed badhaavaa

Bali returned after killing the demon, and seeing me, his heart filled with suspicion.

रिपु सम मोहि मारेसि अति भारी। हरि लीन्हेसि सर्बसु अरु नारी।।

Ripu sam mohi maaresi ati bhaaree. hari leenhesi sarbasu aru naaree

He beat me severely like an enemy and took away all my wealth and wife.

ताकें भय रघुबीर कृपाला। सकल भुवन मैं फिरेउँ बिहाला।।

Taaken bhay raghubeer kripaalaa. sakal bhuvan main phireun bihaalaa

In fear of him, O gracious Raghubir, I have wandered distressed through all the worlds.

इहाँ साप बस आवत नाहीं। तदपि सभीत रहउँ मन माहीं।।

Ihaan saap bas aavat naaheen. tadapi sabheet rahaun man maaheen

Though he cannot come here due to a curse, still I remain fearful in my heart.

सुनि सेवक दुख दीनदयाला। फरकि उठीं द्वै भुजा बिसाला।।

Suni sevak dukh deenadayaalaa. pharaki utheen dvai bhujaa bisaalaa

Hearing of His devotee's sorrow, the compassionate Lord's mighty arms trembled with emotion.

जे न मित्र दुख होहिं दुखारी। तिन्हहि बिलोकत पातक भारी।।

Je na mitr dukh hohin dukhaaree. tinhahi bilokat paatak bhaaree

Those who do not feel sorrow when their friends are in distress, it is a great sin even to look upon them.

निज दुख गिरि सम रज करि जाना। मित्रक दुख रज मेरु समाना।।

Nij dukh giri sam raj kari jaanaa. mitrak dukh raj meru samaanaa

One should consider their own mountain-like suffering as mere dust, while a friend's dust-like suffering should be seen as Mount Meru.

जिन्ह कें असि मति सहज न आई। ते सठ कत हठि करत मिताई।।

Jinh ken asi mati sahaj na aaee. te sath kat hathi karat mitaaee

Those who do not naturally possess such understanding, why do those fools stubbornly insist on making friendships?

कुपथ निवारि सुपंथ चलावा। गुन प्रगटे अवगुनन्हि दुरावा।।

Kupath nivaari supanth chalaavaa. gun pragate avagunanhi duraavaa

A true friend turns one away from the wrong path and guides them on the right path, reveals good qualities and conceals faults.

देत लेत मन संक न धरई। बल अनुमान सदा हित करई।।

Det let man sank na dharaee. bal anumaan sadaa hit karaee

In giving and receiving, they harbor no suspicion in their mind, and always act for one's welfare according to their ability.

बिपति काल कर सतगुन नेहा। श्रुति कह संत मित्र गुन एहा।।

Bipati kaal kar satagun nehaa. shruti kah sant mitr gun ehaa

In times of calamity, their love increases sevenfold - the scriptures declare these to be the qualities of a saintly friend.

आगें कह मृदु बचन बनाई। पाछें अनहित मन कुटिलाई।।

Aagen kah mridu bachan banaaee. paachhen anahit man kutilaaee

One who speaks sweet words to your face but harbors ill-will and deceit in their heart behind your back.

जा कर चित अहि गति सम भाई। अस कुमित्र परिहरेहि भलाई।।

Jaa kar chit ahi gati sam bhaaee. asa kumitr pariharehi bhalaaee

Brother, one whose heart moves like a serpent's gait - it is good to abandon such a false friend.

सेवक सठ नृप कृपन कुनारी। कपटी मित्र सूल सम चारी।।

Sevak sath nrip kripan kunaaree. kapatee mitr sool sam chaaree

A foolish servant, a miserly king, a wicked woman, and a deceitful friend - all four are like thorns.

सखा सोच त्यागहु बल मोरें। सब बिधि घटब काज मैं तोरें।।

Sakhaa soch tyaagahu bal moren. sab bidhi ghatab kaaj main toren

Friend, abandon your worry by my strength - I shall accomplish your task in every way.

कह सुग्रीव सुनहु रघुबीरा। बालि महाबल अति रनधीरा।।

Kah sugreev sunahu raghubeeraa. baali mahaabal ati ranadheeraa

Sugriva said, 'Listen, O hero of Raghu's line! Bali is extremely powerful and very brave in battle.'

दुंदुभी अस्थि ताल देखराए। बिनु प्रयास रघुनाथ ढहाए।।

Dundubhee asthi taal dekharaae. binu prayaas raghunaath dhahaae

He showed the bones and palm trees of Dundubhi, which Raghunath effortlessly knocked down.

देखि अमित बल बाढ़ी प्रीती। बालि बधब इन्ह भइ परतीती।।

Dekhi amit bal baadhee preetee. baali badhab inh bhai parateetee

Seeing the immeasurable strength, love increased, and he gained confidence that this one would surely kill Bali.

बार बार नावइ पद सीसा। प्रभुहि जानि मन हरष कपीसा।।

Baar baar naavai pad seesaa. prabhuhi jaani man harash kapeesaa

Again and again bowing his head at the feet, the monkey king rejoiced in his heart, recognizing him as the Lord.

उपजा ग्यान बचन तब बोला। नाथ कृपाँ मन भयउ अलोला।।

Upajaa gyaan bachan tab bolaa. naath kripaan man bhayau alolaa

Then wisdom arose and he spoke these words: 'Lord, by your grace my mind has become steady.'

सुख संपति परिवार बड़ाई। सब परिहरि करिहउँ सेवकाई।।

Sukh sampati parivaar badaaee. sab parihari karihaun sevakaaee

Abandoning all happiness, wealth, family and honor, I shall perform service.

ए सब रामभगति के बाधक। कहहिं संत तब पद अवराधक।।

E sab raamabhagati ke baadhak. kahahin sant tab pad avaraadhak

All these are obstacles to devotion to Rama, say the saints who worship at his feet.

सत्रु मित्र सुख दुख जग माहीं। माया कृत परमारथ नाहीं।।

Satru mitr sukh dukh jag maaheen. maayaa krit paramaarath naaheen

Enemy, friend, happiness, sorrow in this world - all are created by Maya and have no ultimate reality.

बालि परम हित जासु प्रसादा। मिलेहु राम तुम्ह समन बिषादा।।

Baali param hit jaasu prasaadaa. milehu raam tumh saman bishaadaa

Bali was supremely beneficial, by whose grace I have met you, Rama, the destroyer of sorrow.

सपनें जेहि सन होइ लराई। जागें समुझत मन सकुचाई।।

Sapanen jehi san hoi laraaee. jaagen samujhat man sakuchaaee

Just as one who fights with someone in a dream feels embarrassed upon waking and understanding.

अब प्रभु कृपा करहु एहि भाँती। सब तजि भजनु करौं दिन राती।।

Aba prabhu kripaa karahu ehi bhaantee. sab taji bhajanu karaun din raatee

Now Lord, show grace in this way - that abandoning everything, I may worship you day and night.

सुनि बिराग संजुत कपि बानी। बोले बिहँसि रामु धनुपानी।।

Suni biraag sanjut kapi baanee. bole bihansi raamu dhanupaanee

Hearing the monkey's words filled with detachment, Rama, holding his bow, smiled and spoke.

जो कछु कहेहु सत्य सब सोई। सखा बचन मम मृषा न होई।।

Jo kachhu kahehu saty sab soee. sakhaa bachan mam mrishaa na hoee

Whatever you have said is all true, friend - my words are never false.

नट मरकट इव सबहि नचावत। रामु खगेस बेद अस गावत।।

Nat marakat iva sabahi nachaavat. raamu khages bed asa gaavat

Rama makes everyone dance like an actor makes monkeys dance - thus sing the Vedas, O Garuda.

लै सुग्रीव संग रघुनाथा। चले चाप सायक गहि हाथा।।

Lai sugreev sang raghunaathaa. chale chaap saayak gahi haathaa

Taking Sugriva with him, Raghunath proceeded, holding bow and arrows in his hands.

तब रघुपति सुग्रीव पठावा। गर्जेसि जाइ निकट बल पावा।।

Tab raghupati sugreev pathaavaa. garjesi jaai nikat bal paavaa

Then Raghupati sent Sugriva forth, who went and roared loudly, having gained strength.

सुनत बालि क्रोधातुर धावा। गहि कर चरन नारि समुझावा।।

Sunat baali krodhaatur dhaavaa. gahi kar charan naari samujhaavaa

Hearing this, Bali rushed forth in fury, but his wife grasped his feet and tried to counsel him.

सुनु पति जिन्हहि मिलेउ सुग्रीवा। ते द्वौ बंधु तेज बल सींवा।।

Sunu pati jinhahi mileu sugreevaa. te dvau bandhu tej bal seenvaa

Listen husband, those with whom Sugriva has allied are two brothers, the very limits of power and strength.

कोसलेस सुत लछिमन रामा। कालहु जीति सकहिं संग्रामा।।

Kosales sut lachhiman raamaa. kaalahu jeeti sakahin sangraamaa

The sons of Kosala's king - Rama and Lakshmana - they can conquer even Death in battle.

अस कहि चला महा अभिमानी। तृन समान सुग्रीवहि जानी।।

Asa kahi chalaa mahaa abhimaanee. trin samaan sugreevahi jaanee

Saying this, the greatly arrogant Bali departed, considering Sugriva as insignificant as a blade of grass.

भिरे उभौ बाली अति तर्जा । मुठिका मारि महाधुनि गर्जा।।

Bhire ubhau baalee ati tarjaa . muthikaa maari mahaadhuni garjaa

Both clashed together as Bali roared fiercely, striking with his fists and thundering mightily.

तब सुग्रीव बिकल होइ भागा। मुष्टि प्रहार बज्र सम लागा।।

Tab sugreev bikal hoi bhaagaa. mushti prahaar bajr sam laagaa

Then Sugriva became distressed and fled, as the blows of fists struck him like thunderbolts.

मैं जो कहा रघुबीर कृपाला। बंधु न होइ मोर यह काला।।

Main jo kahaa raghubeer kripaalaa. bandhu na hoi mor yah kaalaa

Rama, the compassionate Lord of the Raghus, said 'I did not help because this dark one is not your brother.'

एकरूप तुम्ह भ्राता दोऊ। तेहि भ्रम तें नहिं मारेउँ सोऊ।।

Ekaroop tumh bhraataa dooo. tehi bhram ten nahin maareun sooo

You two brothers are identical in form, and due to that confusion I did not shoot him.

कर परसा सुग्रीव सरीरा। तनु भा कुलिस गई सब पीरा।।

Kar parasaa sugreev sareeraa. tanu bhaa kulis gaee sab peeraa

Rama touched Sugriva's body with His hand, and his form became strong as diamond while all pain departed.

मेली कंठ सुमन कै माला। पठवा पुनि बल देइ बिसाला।।

Melee kanth suman kai maalaa. pathavaa puni bal dei bisaalaa

He placed a garland of flowers around his neck and then sent him forth, bestowing great strength.

पुनि नाना बिधि भई लराई। बिटप ओट देखहिं रघुराई।।

Puni naanaa bidhi bhaee laraaee. bitap ota dekhahin raghuraaee

Again the battle commenced in various ways, while Lord Rama watched from behind the trees.

परा बिकल महि सर के लागें। पुनि उठि बैठ देखि प्रभु आगें।।

Paraa bikal mahi sar ke laagen. puni uthi baith dekhi prabhu aagen

He fell to the ground in agony from the arrow's strike, then rose and sat up, looking toward the Lord.

स्याम गात सिर जटा बनाएँ। अरुन नयन सर चाप चढ़ाएँ।।

Syaam gaat sir jataa banaaen. arun nayan sar chaap chadhaaen

He saw the dark-complexioned one with matted hair, red eyes, and bow drawn with arrow ready.

पुनि पुनि चितइ चरन चित दीन्हा। सुफल जन्म माना प्रभु चीन्हा।।

Puni puni chitai charan chit deenhaa. suphal janm maanaa prabhu cheenhaa

Again and again he gazed at the Lord's feet, fixing his mind upon them, considering his life fulfilled having recognized the Lord.

हृदयँ प्रीति मुख बचन कठोरा। बोला चितइ राम की ओरा।।

Hridayan preeti mukh bachan kathoraa. bolaa chitai raam kee oraa

With love in his heart but harsh words on his lips, he spoke while looking toward Rama.

धर्म हेतु अवतरेहु गोसाई। मारेहु मोहि ब्याध की नाई।।

Dharm hetu avatarehu gosaaee. maarehu mohi byaadh kee naaee

O Lord, You have incarnated for the sake of dharma, yet You have killed me like a hunter.

मैं बैरी सुग्रीव पिआरा। अवगुन कबन नाथ मोहि मारा।।

Main bairee sugreev piaaraa. avagun kaban naath mohi maaraa

I am an enemy while Sugriva is dear to You - what fault of mine, O Lord, caused You to kill me?

अनुज बधू भगिनी सुत नारी। सुनु सठ कन्या सम ए चारी।।

Anuj badhoo bhaginee sut naaree. sunu sath kanyaa sam e chaaree

Listen, O foolish one - younger brother's wife, sister, son's wife, and daughter - these four are equal to one's own daughter.

इन्हहि कुद्दष्टि बिलोकइ जोई। ताहि बधें कछु पाप न होई।।

Inhahi kuddashti bilokai joee. taahi badhen kachhu paap na hoee

One who looks upon these with evil intent - there is no sin in killing such a person.

मुढ़ तोहि अतिसय अभिमाना। नारि सिखावन करसि न काना।।

Mudh tohi atisay abhimaanaa. naari sikhaavan karasi na kaanaa

You fool, you have excessive pride and do not heed the counsel of women.

मम भुज बल आश्रित तेहि जानी। मारा चहसि अधम अभिमानी।।

Mam bhuj bal aashrit tehi jaanee. maaraa chahasi adham abhimaanee

Knowing her to be under the protection of My arm's strength, you wicked and arrogant one, you sought to kill her.

सुनत राम अति कोमल बानी। बालि सीस परसेउ निज पानी।।

Sunat raam ati komal baanee. baali sees paraseu nij paanee

Hearing Rama's extremely gentle words, Bali touched his own head with his hands in reverence.

अचल करौं तनु राखहु प्राना। बालि कहा सुनु कृपानिधाना।।

Achal karaun tanu raakhahu praanaa. baali kahaa sunu kripaanidhaanaa

Bali said, 'Make my body motionless but preserve my life, O treasure of compassion, listen to what I say.'

जन्म जन्म मुनि जतनु कराहीं। अंत राम कहि आवत नाहीं।।

Janm janm muni jatanu karaaheen. ant raam kahi aavat naaheen

For birth after birth, sages make great efforts, yet at the end they cannot achieve the utterance of Rama's name.

जासु नाम बल संकर कासी। देत सबहि सम गति अविनासी।।

Jaasu naam bal sankar kaasee. det sabahi sam gati avinaasee

By whose name's power Shankara grants the same imperishable state of liberation to all in Kashi.

मम लोचन गोचर सोइ आवा। बहुरि कि प्रभु अस बनिहि बनावा।।

Mam lochan gochar soi aavaa. bahuri ki prabhu asa banihi banaavaa

That same Lord has come before my eyes - will such fortune ever be created again, O Master?

राम बालि निज धाम पठावा। नगर लोग सब ब्याकुल धावा।।

Raam baali nij dhaam pathaavaa. nagar log sab byaakul dhaavaa

Rama sent Bali to his eternal abode, and all the people of the city ran about in distress.

नाना बिधि बिलाप कर तारा। छूटे केस न देह सँभारा।।

Naanaa bidhi bilaap kar taaraa. chhoote kes na deh sanbhaaraa

Tara lamented in various ways, her hair disheveled and body uncared for in grief.

तारा बिकल देखि रघुराया । दीन्ह ग्यान हरि लीन्ही माया।।

Taaraa bikal dekhi raghuraayaa . deenh gyaan hari leenhee maayaa

Seeing Tara distressed, Lord Raghunatha gave her divine knowledge and removed her delusion.

छिति जल पावक गगन समीरा। पंच रचित अति अधम सरीरा।।

Chhiti jal paavak gagan sameeraa. panch rachit ati adham sareeraa

This lowly body is composed of five elements - earth, water, fire, sky, and air.

प्रगट सो तनु तव आगें सोवा। जीव नित्य केहि लगि तुम्ह रोवा।।

Pragat so tanu tav aagen sovaa. jeev nity kehi lagi tumh rovaa

That body which lies before you is manifest matter; the eternal soul is different - why do you weep for it?

उपजा ग्यान चरन तब लागी। लीन्हेसि परम भगति बर मागी।।

Upajaa gyaan charan tab laagee. leenhesi param bhagati bar maagee

When knowledge arose, she fell at His feet and asked for the supreme boon of devotion.

उमा दारु जोषित की नाई। सबहि नचावत रामु गोसाई।।

Umaa daaru joshit kee naaee. sabahi nachaavat raamu gosaaee

O Uma, like a puppeteer with wooden dolls, Lord Rama makes everyone dance according to His will.

तब सुग्रीवहि आयसु दीन्हा। मृतक कर्म बिधिबत सब कीन्हा।।

Tab sugreevahi aayasu deenhaa. mritak karm bidhibat sab keenhaa

Then Rama gave orders to Sugriva, who performed all the funeral rites according to proper ritual.

राम कहा अनुजहि समुझाई। राज देहु सुग्रीवहि जाई।।

Raam kahaa anujahi samujhaaee. raaj dehu sugreevahi jaaee

Rama instructed His younger brother Lakshmana, saying 'Go and give the kingdom to Sugriva.'

रघुपति चरन नाइ करि माथा। चले सकल प्रेरित रघुनाथा।।

Raghupati charan naai kari maathaa. chale sakal prerit raghunaathaa

Bowing their heads at Lord Raghupati's feet, all departed as directed by Raghunatha.

उमा राम सम हित जग माहीं। गुरु पितु मातु बंधु प्रभु नाहीं।।

Umaa raam sam hit jag maaheen. guru pitu maatu bandhu prabhu naaheen

O Uma, there is no one in this world as beneficial as Rama - not guru, father, mother, brother, or lord.

सुर नर मुनि सब कै यह रीती। स्वारथ लागि करहिं सब प्रीती।।

Sur nar muni sab kai yah reetee. svaarath laagi karahin sab preetee

This is the way of all gods, men, and sages - they all show love only for their own benefit.

बालि त्रास ब्याकुल दिन राती। तन बहु ब्रन चिंताँ जर छाती।।

Baali traas byaakul din raatee. tan bahu bran chintaan jar chhaatee

Tormented by fear of Bali day and night, his body bore many wounds and his chest burned with anxiety.

सोइ सुग्रीव कीन्ह कपिराऊ। अति कृपाल रघुबीर सुभाऊ।।

Soi sugreev keenh kapiraaoo. ati kripaal raghubeer subhaaoo

That same Sugriva was made king of the monkeys - such is the supremely compassionate nature of Raghubir.

जानतहुँ अस प्रभु परिहरहीं। काहे न बिपति जाल नर परहीं।।

Jaanatahun asa prabhu pariharaheen. kaahe na bipati jaal nar paraheen

Even knowing such a Lord, people abandon Him - why then should they not fall into the snare of misfortune?

पुनि सुग्रीवहि लीन्ह बोलाई। बहु प्रकार नृपनीति सिखाई।।

Puni sugreevahi leenh bolaaee. bahu prakaar nripaneeti sikhaaee

Then calling Sugriva again, He taught him royal policy in many ways.

कह प्रभु सुनु सुग्रीव हरीसा। पुर न जाउँ दस चारि बरीसा।।

Kah prabhu sunu sugreev hareesaa. pur na jaaun das chaari bareesaa

The Lord said, 'Listen Sugriva, chief of monkeys, I shall not enter the city for fourteen or fifteen years.'

गत ग्रीषम बरषा रितु आई। रहिहउँ निकट सैल पर छाई।।

Gat greesham barashaa ritu aaee. rahihaun nikat sail par chhaaee

Summer has passed and the rainy season has come; I shall stay nearby, sheltered on the mountain.

अंगद सहित करहु तुम्ह राजू। संतत हृदय धरेहु मम काजू।।

Angad sahit karahu tumh raajoo. santat hriday dharehu mam kaajoo

You rule with Angada, and constantly keep My work in your heart.

जब सुग्रीव भवन फिरि आए। रामु प्रबरषन गिरि पर छाए।।

Jab sugreev bhavan phiri aae. raamu prabarashan giri par chhaae

When Sugriva returned to his palace, Rama took shelter on the mountain during the rainy season.

सुंदर बन कुसुमित अति सोभा। गुंजत मधुप निकर मधु लोभा।।

Sundar ban kusumit ati sobhaa. gunjat madhup nikar madhu lobhaa

The beautiful forest was abundantly blooming with great splendor. Swarms of bees hummed, attracted by the honey.

कंद मूल फल पत्र सुहाए। भए बहुत जब ते प्रभु आए ।।

Kand mool phal patr suhaae. bhae bahut jab te prabhu aae

The roots, fruits, leaves and flowers became beautiful and plentiful ever since the Lord arrived there.

देखि मनोहर सैल अनूपा। रहे तहँ अनुज सहित सुरभूपा।।

Dekhi manohar sail anoopaa. rahe tahan anuj sahit surabhoopaa

Seeing the enchanting and incomparable mountain, the Lord of gods remained there with His younger brother.

मधुकर खग मृग तनु धरि देवा। करहिं सिद्ध मुनि प्रभु कै सेवा।।

Madhukar khag mrig tanu dhari devaa. karahin siddh muni prabhu kai sevaa

Gods, taking the forms of bees, birds and deer, along with accomplished sages, serve the Lord.

मंगलरुप भयउ बन तब ते । कीन्ह निवास रमापति जब ते।।

Mangalarup bhayau ban tab te . keenh nivaas ramaapati jab te

The forest became auspicious and blessed from the time when the Lord of Lakshmi made His dwelling there.

फटिक सिला अति सुभ्र सुहाई। सुख आसीन तहाँ द्वौ भाई।।

Phatik silaa ati subhr suhaaee. sukh aaseen tahaan dvau bhaaee

On a crystal rock, extremely white and beautiful, the two brothers sat comfortably.

कहत अनुज सन कथा अनेका। भगति बिरति नृपनीति बिबेका।।

Kahat anuj san kathaa anekaa. bhagati birati nripaneeti bibekaa

He spoke many stories to His younger brother about devotion, detachment, royal policy and wisdom.

बरषा काल मेघ नभ छाए। गरजत लागत परम सुहाए।।

Barashaa kaal megh nabh chhaae. garajat laagat param suhaae

The rainy season arrived with clouds covering the sky, thundering and appearing supremely beautiful.

घन घमंड नभ गरजत घोरा। प्रिया हीन डरपत मन मोरा।।

Ghan ghamand nabh garajat ghoraa. priyaa heen darapat man moraa

Dark clouds thunder terribly in the sky with great pride. My heart trembles with fear, being separated from my beloved.

दामिनि दमक रह न घन माहीं। खल कै प्रीति जथा थिर नाहीं।।

Daamini damak rah na ghan maaheen. khal kai preeti jathaa thir naaheen

Lightning flashes but does not remain steady within the clouds, just as the friendship of wicked people is never stable.

बरषहिं जलद भूमि निअराएँ। जथा नवहिं बुध बिद्या पाएँ।।

Barashahin jalad bhoomi niaraaen. jathaa navahin budh bidyaa paaen

The clouds rain down upon the earth in torrents, just as learned scholars pour forth knowledge after acquiring wisdom.

बूँद अघात सहहिं गिरि कैंसें । खल के बचन संत सह जैसें।।

Boond aghaat sahahin giri kainsen . khal ke bachan sant sah jaisen

How do the mountains endure the assault of raindrops? Just as saints patiently bear the harsh words of the wicked.

छुद्र नदीं भरि चलीं तोराई। जस थोरेहुँ धन खल इतराई।।

Chhudr nadeen bhari chaleen toraaee. jas thorehun dhan khal itaraaee

Small streams swell and flow with great force, just as wicked people become arrogant even with little wealth.

भूमि परत भा ढाबर पानी। जनु जीवहि माया लपटानी।।

Bhoomi parat bhaa dhaabar paanee. janu jeevahi maayaa lapataanee

The water becomes muddy upon touching the ground, just as maya (illusion) clings to the soul.

समिटि समिटि जल भरहिं तलावा। जिमि सदगुन सज्जन पहिं आवा।।

Samiti samiti jal bharahin talaavaa. jimi sadagun sajjan pahin aavaa

Water gathers and fills the ponds drop by drop, just as good qualities accumulate in noble souls.

सरिता जल जलनिधि महुँ जाई। होई अचल जिमि जिव हरि पाई।।

Saritaa jal jalanidhi mahun jaaee. hoee achal jimi jiv hari paaee

River water flows into the ocean and becomes still, just as the soul finds peace upon reaching God.

दादुर धुनि चहु दिसा सुहाई। बेद पढ़हिं जनु बटु समुदाई।।

Daadur dhuni chahu disaa suhaaee. bed padhahin janu batu samudaaee

The melodious sound of frogs echoes in all four directions, as if groups of students are chanting the Vedas.

नव पल्लव भए बिटप अनेका। साधक मन जस मिलें बिबेका।।

Nav pallav bhae bitap anekaa. saadhak man jas milen bibekaa

Countless trees have sprouted new leaves, just as a seeker's mind gains discrimination and wisdom.

अर्क जबास पात बिनु भयऊ। जस सुराज खल उद्यम गयऊ।।

Ark jabaas paat binu bhayaoo. jas suraaj khal udyam gayaoo

The swallow-wort plant has become leafless, just as the wicked lose their efforts when good governance prevails.

खोजत कतहुँ मिलइ नहिं धूरी। करइ क्रोध जिमि धरमहि दूरी।।

Khojat katahun milai nahin dhooree. karai krodh jimi dharamahi dooree

Dust cannot be found anywhere, just as anger drives righteousness far away.

ससि संपन्न सोह महि कैसी। उपकारी कै संपति जैसी।।

Sasi sampann soh mahi kaisee. upakaaree kai sampati jaisee

The earth appears beautiful adorned with moonlight, like the prosperity of a benefactor.

निसि तम घन खद्योत बिराजा। जनु दंभिन्ह कर मिला समाजा।।

Nisi tam ghan khadyot biraajaa. janu dambhinh kar milaa samaajaa

Fireflies shine in the dark night clouds, like a gathering of hypocrites coming together.

महाबृष्टि चलि फूटि किआरीं । जिमि सुतंत्र भएँ बिगरहिं नारीं।।

Mahaabrishti chali phooti kiaareen . jimi sutantr bhaen bigarahin naareen

Heavy rains have broken and flooded the garden beds, just as women become spoiled when given too much freedom.

कृषी निरावहिं चतुर किसाना। जिमि बुध तजहिं मोह मद माना।।

Krishee niraavahin chatur kisaanaa. jimi budh tajahin moh mad maanaa

Wise farmers are weeding their crops, just as the enlightened abandon delusion, pride, and ego.

देखिअत चक्रबाक खग नाहीं। कलिहि पाइ जिमि धर्म पराहीं।।

Dekhiat chakrabaak khag naaheen. kalihi paai jimi dharm paraaheen

The chakravaka birds are nowhere to be seen, just as righteousness flees when the age of Kali arrives.

ऊषर बरषइ तृन नहिं जामा। जिमि हरिजन हियँ उपज न कामा।।

Ooshar barashai trin nahin jaamaa. jimi harijan hiyan upaj na kaamaa

Rain falls on barren land where no grass grows, just as desire does not arise in the hearts of devotees of Hari.

बिबिध जंतु संकुल महि भ्राजा। प्रजा बाढ़ जिमि पाइ सुराजा।।

Bibidh jantu sankul mahi bhraajaa. prajaa baadh jimi paai suraajaa

The earth teems with various creatures in abundance, just as people multiply when they have good governance.

जहँ तहँ रहे पथिक थकि नाना। जिमि इंद्रिय गन उपजें ग्याना।।

Jahan tahan rahe pathik thaki naanaa. jimi indriy gan upajen gyaanaa

Weary travelers of all kinds have taken shelter here and there, just as the senses become controlled when knowledge arises.

बरषा बिगत सरद रितु आई। लछिमन देखहु परम सुहाई।।

Barashaa bigat sarad ritu aaee. lachhiman dekhahu param suhaaee

The rainy season has passed and the beautiful autumn season has arrived. Lakshmana, behold how supremely lovely it is.

फूलें कास सकल महि छाई। जनु बरषाँ कृत प्रगट बुढ़ाई।।

Phoolen kaas sakal mahi chhaaee. janu barashaan krit pragat budhaaee

The kasa grass has bloomed and covered the entire earth, as if the rains have revealed their old age through white flowers.

उदित अगस्ति पंथ जल सोषा। जिमि लोभहि सोषइ संतोषा।।

Udit agasti panth jal soshaa. jimi lobhahi soshai santoshaa

The star Agastya has risen and dried up the water from the paths, just as contentment dries up greed.

सरिता सर निर्मल जल सोहा। संत हृदय जस गत मद मोहा।।

Saritaa sar nirmal jal sohaa. sant hriday jas gat mad mohaa

The rivers and lakes shine with clear, pure water, like the heart of a saint freed from pride and delusion.

रस रस सूख सरित सर पानी। ममता त्याग करहिं जिमि ग्यानी।।

Ras ras sookh sarit sar paanee. mamataa tyaag karahin jimi gyaanee

The water of rivers and lakes is gradually drying up, just as the wise gradually abandon attachment.

जानि सरद रितु खंजन आए। पाइ समय जिमि सुकृत सुहाए।।

Jaani sarad ritu khanjan aae. paai samay jimi sukrit suhaae

Knowing the autumn season has come, the wagtails have arrived, just as good deeds appear beautiful when the right time comes.

पंक न रेनु सोह असि धरनी। नीति निपुन नृप कै जसि करनी।।

Pank na renu soh asi dharanee. neeti nipun nrip kai jasi karanee

The earth appears beautiful without mud or dust, like the conduct of a king skilled in righteousness.

जल संकोच बिकल भइँ मीना। अबुध कुटुंबी जिमि धनहीना।।

Jal sankoch bikal bhain meenaa. abudh kutumbee jimi dhanaheenaa

The fish have become distressed due to the shrinking of water, like an ignorant householder without wealth.

बिनु धन निर्मल सोह अकासा। हरिजन इव परिहरि सब आसा।।

Binu dhan nirmal soh akaasaa. harijan iva parihari sab aasaa

The sky appears pure and clear without clouds, like a devotee of Hari who has abandoned all desires.

कहुँ कहुँ बृष्टि सारदी थोरी। कोउ एक पाव भगति जिमि मोरी।।

Kahun kahun brishti saaradee thoree. kou eka paav bhagati jimi moree

Here and there falls a little autumn rain, like someone occasionally receiving a drop of my devotion.

सुखी मीन जे नीर अगाधा। जिमि हरि सरन न एकउ बाधा।।

Sukhee meen je neer agaadhaa. jimi hari saran na ekau baadhaa

The fish are happy in the deep waters, just as those who take refuge in Hari face no obstacles.

फूलें कमल सोह सर कैसा। निर्गुन ब्रम्ह सगुन भएँ जैसा।।

Phoolen kamal soh sar kaisaa. nirgun bramh sagun bhaen jaisaa

The lotus flowers bloom beautifully in the lake, just as the formless Brahman appears with form.

गुंजत मधुकर मुखर अनूपा। सुंदर खग रव नाना रूपा।।

Gunjat madhukar mukhar anoopaa. sundar khag rav naanaa roopaa

The bees hum melodiously and various beautiful birds sing in different ways.

चक्रबाक मन दुख निसि पैखी। जिमि दुर्जन पर संपति देखी।।

Chakrabaak man dukh nisi paikhee. jimi durjan par sampati dekhee

The chakravaka birds feel sorrow seeing the night, just as the wicked feel pain seeing others' prosperity.

चातक रटत तृषा अति ओही। जिमि सुख लहइ न संकरद्रोही।।

Chaatak ratat trishaa ati ohee. jimi sukh lahai na sankaradrohee

The chataka bird cries out in extreme thirst, just as one who opposes Shankara finds no happiness.

सरदातप निसि ससि अपहरई। संत दरस जिमि पातक टरई।।

Saradaatap nisi sasi apaharaee. sant daras jimi paatak taraee

The autumn moon removes the heat of night, just as the sight of saints destroys sins.

देखि इंदु चकोर समुदाई। चितवतहिं जिमि हरिजन हरि पाई।।

Dekhi indu chakor samudaaee. chitavatahin jimi harijan hari paaee

Seeing the moon, flocks of chakor birds gaze at it, just as devotees of Hari look upon finding Hari.

मसक दंस बीते हिम त्रासा। जिमि द्विज द्रोह किएँ कुल नासा।।

Masak dans beete him traasaa. jimi dvij droh kien kul naasaa

Mosquitoes and flies perish from the fear of cold, just as opposing brahmins destroys one's lineage.

बरषा गत निर्मल रितु आई। सुधि न तात सीता कै पाई।।

Barashaa gat nirmal ritu aaee. sudhi na taat seetaa kai paaee

The rainy season has passed and the clear autumn has arrived, yet I have received no news of Sita, dear brother.

एक बार कैसेहुँ सुधि जानौं। कालहु जीत निमिष महुँ आनौं।।

Eka baar kaisehun sudhi jaanaun. kaalahu jeet nimish mahun aanaun

If I could somehow learn of her whereabouts, I would conquer even Death himself in an instant and bring her back.

कतहुँ रहउ जौं जीवति होई। तात जतन करि आनेउँ सोई।।

Katahun rahau jaun jeevati hoee. taat jatan kari aaneun soee

Wherever she may be, if she is still alive, I will make every effort to bring her back, dear brother.

सुग्रीवहुँ सुधि मोरि बिसारी। पावा राज कोस पुर नारी।।

Sugreevahun sudhi mori bisaaree. paavaa raaj kos pur naaree

Sugriva too has forgotten me after gaining his kingdom, treasury, city and wives.

जेहिं सायक मारा मैं बाली। तेहिं सर हतौं मूढ़ कहँ काली।।

Jehin saayak maaraa main baalee. tehin sar hataun moodh kahan kaalee

With the same arrow that I used to kill Bali, I shall slay that fool tomorrow.

जासु कृपाँ छूटहीं मद मोहा। ता कहुँ उमा कि सपनेहुँ कोहा।।

Jaasu kripaan chhootaheen mad mohaa. taa kahun umaa ki sapanehun kohaa

O Uma, can there ever be anger, even in dreams, toward one by whose grace pride and delusion are destroyed?

जानहिं यह चरित्र मुनि ग्यानी। जिन्ह रघुबीर चरन रति मानी।।

Jaanahin yah charitr muni gyaanee. jinh raghubeer charan rati maanee

Only those wise sages who have devoted love for Lord Raghuvira's feet understand this divine play.

लछिमन क्रोधवंत प्रभु जाना। धनुष चढ़ाइ गहे कर बाना।।

Lachhiman krodhavant prabhu jaanaa. dhanush chadhaai gahe kar baanaa

Lakshmana recognized that his Lord was filled with anger and took up his bow, grasping an arrow in his hand.

इहाँ पवनसुत हृदयँ बिचारा। राम काजु सुग्रीवँ बिसारा।।

Ihaan pavanasut hridayan bichaaraa. raam kaaju sugreevan bisaaraa

Here the son of the wind god reflected in his heart that Sugriva had forgotten Rama's work due to his absorption in pleasures.

निकट जाइ चरनन्हि सिरु नावा। चारिहु बिधि तेहि कहि समुझावा।।

Nikat jaai charananhi siru naavaa. chaarihu bidhi tehi kahi samujhaavaa

Going near, he bowed his head at Sugriva's feet and explained the matter to him in all four ways.

सुनि सुग्रीवँ परम भय माना। बिषयँ मोर हरि लीन्हेउ ग्याना।।

Suni sugreevan param bhay maanaa. bishayan mor hari leenheu gyaanaa

Hearing this, Sugriva felt great fear, realizing that sensual pleasures had stolen away his wisdom.

अब मारुतसुत दूत समूहा। पठवहु जहँ तहँ बानर जूहा।।

Aba maarutasut doot samoohaa. pathavahu jahan tahan baanar joohaa

Now, O son of the wind god, send messenger groups of monkeys everywhere in all directions.

कहहु पाख महुँ आव न जोई। मोरें कर ता कर बध होई।।

Kahahu paakh mahun aava na joee. moren kar taa kar badh hoee

Tell them that whoever does not come within a fortnight will be killed by my hand.

तब हनुमंत बोलाए दूता। सब कर करि सनमान बहूता।।

Tab hanumant bolaae dootaa. sab kar kari sanamaan bahootaa

Then Hanuman called the messengers and honored them all greatly.

भय अरु प्रीति नीति देखाई। चले सकल चरनन्हि सिर नाई।।

Bhay aru preeti neeti dekhaaee. chale sakal charananhi sir naaee

Showing them both fear and love with proper guidance, they all departed bowing their heads at his feet.

एहि अवसर लछिमन पुर आए। क्रोध देखि जहँ तहँ कपि धाए।।

Ehi avasar lachhiman pur aae. krodh dekhi jahan tahan kapi dhaae

At this time Lakshmana came to the city, and seeing his anger, the monkeys fled in all directions.

चरन नाइ सिरु बिनती कीन्ही। लछिमन अभय बाँह तेहि दीन्ही।।

Charan naai siru binatee keenhee. lachhiman abhay baanh tehi deenhee

Bowing his head at Lakshmana's feet, he made a humble request. Lakshmana extended his protective arm to him.

क्रोधवंत लछिमन सुनि काना। कह कपीस अति भयँ अकुलाना।।

Krodhavant lachhiman suni kaanaa. kah kapees ati bhayan akulaanaa

Hearing that Lakshmana was wrathful, the monkey king spoke with great fear and distress.

सुनु हनुमंत संग लै तारा। करि बिनती समुझाउ कुमारा।।

Sunu hanumant sang lai taaraa. kari binatee samujhaau kumaaraa

Listen Hanuman, take Tara with you and through humble entreaty, pacify the prince.

तारा सहित जाइ हनुमाना। चरन बंदि प्रभु सुजस बखाना।।

Taaraa sahit jaai hanumaanaa. charan bandi prabhu sujas bakhaanaa

Hanuman went with Tara, bowed at his feet, and praised the Lord's noble qualities.

करि बिनती मंदिर लै आए। चरन पखारि पलँग बैठाए।।

Kari binatee mandir lai aae. charan pakhaari palang baithaae

Making humble entreaties, they brought him to the palace, washed his feet and seated him on a bed.

तब कपीस चरनन्हि सिरु नावा। गहि भुज लछिमन कंठ लगावा।।

Tab kapees charananhi siru naavaa. gahi bhuj lachhiman kanth lagaavaa

Then the monkey king bowed his head at his feet, and Lakshmana embraced him affectionately.

नाथ बिषय सम मद कछु नाहीं। मुनि मन मोह करइ छन माहीं।।

Naath bishay sam mad kachhu naaheen. muni man moh karai chhan maaheen

O Lord, there is no intoxication like that of sensual pleasures, which can delude even a sage's mind in an instant.

सुनत बिनीत बचन सुख पावा। लछिमन तेहि बहु बिधि समुझावा।।

Sunat bineet bachan sukh paavaa. lachhiman tehi bahu bidhi samujhaavaa

Hearing these humble words, Lakshmana felt joy and counseled him in many ways.

पवन तनय सब कथा सुनाई। जेहि बिधि गए दूत समुदाई।।

Pavan tanay sab kathaa sunaaee. jehi bidhi gae doot samudaaee

The son of the wind god narrated the entire story of how the messengers had departed.

नाइ चरन सिरु कह कर जोरी। नाथ मोहि कछु नाहिन खोरी।।

Naai charan siru kah kar joree. naath mohi kachhu naahin khoree

Bowing his head at Rama's feet and joining his palms, Sugriva said, 'O Lord, I have no fault or deficiency in me.'

अतिसय प्रबल देव तब माया। छूटइ राम करहु जौं दाया।।

Atisay prabal dev tab maayaa. chhootai raam karahu jaun daayaa

The divine Maya (illusion) is exceedingly powerful, O Lord; it can only be dispelled if Rama shows compassion.

बिषय बस्य सुर नर मुनि स्वामी। मैं पावँर पसु कपि अति कामी।।

Bishay basy sur nar muni svaamee. main paavanr pasu kapi ati kaamee

Gods, men, and sages are all enslaved by sensual pleasures, O Master; I am a wretched beast, a monkey extremely lustful.

नारि नयन सर जाहि न लागा। घोर क्रोध तम निसि जो जागा।।

Naari nayan sar jaahi na laagaa. ghor krodh tam nisi jo jaagaa

One who is not pierced by the arrows of women's glances, who remains awake in the terrible darkness of anger,

लोभ पाँस जेहिं गर न बँधाया। सो नर तुम्ह समान रघुराया।।

Lobh paans jehin gar na bandhaayaa. so nar tumh samaan raghuraayaa

Whose neck is not bound by the noose of greed - such a person is like You, O Raghunatha.

यह गुन साधन तें नहिं होई। तुम्हरी कृपाँ पाव कोइ कोई।।

Yah gun saadhan ten nahin hoee. tumharee kripaan paav koi koee

This virtue cannot be attained through spiritual practices; only a rare few obtain it by Your grace.

तब रघुपति बोले मुसकाई। तुम्ह प्रिय मोहि भरत जिमि भाई।।

Tab raghupati bole musakaaee. tumh priy mohi bharat jimi bhaaee

Then Raghupati spoke with a smile, 'You are dear to me like my brother Bharata.'

अब सोइ जतनु करहु मन लाई। जेहि बिधि सीता कै सुधि पाई।।

Aba soi jatanu karahu man laaee. jehi bidhi seetaa kai sudhi paaee

Now apply your mind and make that effort by which we may obtain news of Sita.

बानर कटक उमा में देखा। सो मूरुख जो करन चह लेखा।।

Baanar katak umaa men dekhaa. so moorukh jo karan chah lekhaa

Uma, I saw the monkey army - only a fool would attempt to count them.

आइ राम पद नावहिं माथा। निरखि बदनु सब होहिं सनाथा।।

Aai raam pad naavahin maathaa. nirakhi badanu sab hohin sanaathaa

They came and bowed their heads at Rama's feet, and seeing His face, all felt blessed and protected.

अस कपि एक न सेना माहीं। राम कुसल जेहि पूछी नाहीं।।

Asa kapi eka na senaa maaheen. raam kusal jehi poochhee naaheen

There was not a single monkey in that army who did not inquire about Rama's welfare.

यह कछु नहिं प्रभु कइ अधिकाई। बिस्वरूप ब्यापक रघुराई।।

Yah kachhu nahin prabhu kai adhikaaee. bisvaroop byaapak raghuraaee

This is nothing extraordinary for the Lord's power - Raghurai is the universal form that pervades everywhere.

ठाढ़े जहँ तहँ आयसु पाई। कह सुग्रीव सबहि समुझाई।।

Thaadhe jahan tahan aayasu paaee. kah sugreev sabahi samujhaaee

Standing here and there, having received orders, Sugriva addressed all, explaining to them.

राम काजु अरु मोर निहोरा। बानर जूथ जाहु चहुँ ओरा।।

Raam kaaju aru mor nihoraa. baanar jooth jaahu chahun oraa

For Rama's work and my earnest request, O monkey troops, go in all four directions.

जनकसुता कहुँ खोजहु जाई। मास दिवस महँ आएहु भाई।।

Janakasutaa kahun khojahu jaaee. maas divas mahan aaehu bhaaee

Go and search for Janaka's daughter, and return within a month, O brothers.

अवधि मेटि जो बिनु सुधि पाएँ। आवइ बनिहि सो मोहि मराएँ।।

Avadhi meti jo binu sudhi paaen. aavai banihi so mohi maraaen

Whoever exceeds the time limit and returns without news will be killed by me.

सुनहु नील अंगद हनुमाना। जामवंत मतिधीर सुजाना।।

Sunahu neel angad hanumaanaa. jaamavant matidheer sujaanaa

Listen, Nila, Angada, Hanuman, and Jambavan, the wise and intelligent one with steady mind.

सकल सुभट मिलि दच्छिन जाहू। सीता सुधि पूँछेउ सब काहू।।

Sakal subhat mili dachchhin jaahoo. seetaa sudhi poonchheu sab kaahoo

All you brave warriors go together to the south and inquire about Sita from everyone.

मन क्रम बचन सो जतन बिचारेहु। रामचंद्र कर काजु सँवारेहु।।

Man kram bachan so jatan bichaarehu. raamachandr kar kaaju sanvaarehu

Consider this task carefully with mind, action and speech, and accomplish the work of Ramchandra.

भानु पीठि सेइअ उर आगी। स्वामिहि सर्ब भाव छल त्यागी।।

Bhaanu peethi seia ura aagee. svaamihi sarb bhaav chhal tyaagee

Serve with your back to the sun and fire in your heart, abandoning all deceit and cunning toward your master.

तजि माया सेइअ परलोका। मिटहिं सकल भव संभव सोका।।

Taji maayaa seia paralokaa. mitahin sakal bhav sambhav sokaa

Abandoning illusion, serve the next world, and all sorrows of worldly existence will be destroyed.

देह धरे कर यह फलु भाई। भजिअ राम सब काम बिहाई।।

Deh dhare kar yah phalu bhaaee. bhajia raam sab kaam bihaaee

Brother, this is the fruit of taking human form - to worship Rama, abandoning all other desires.

सोइ गुनग्य सोई बड़भागी । जो रघुबीर चरन अनुरागी।।

Soi gunagy soee badabhaagee . jo raghubeer charan anuraagee

He alone is virtuous and greatly fortunate who is devoted to the feet of Raghuvira.

आयसु मागि चरन सिरु नाई। चले हरषि सुमिरत रघुराई।।

Aayasu maagi charan siru naaee. chale harashi sumirat raghuraaee

Taking permission and bowing their heads at his feet, they departed joyfully, remembering Raghurai.

पाछें पवन तनय सिरु नावा। जानि काज प्रभु निकट बोलावा।।

Paachhen pavan tanay siru naavaa. jaani kaaj prabhu nikat bolaavaa

Later, the son of wind bowed his head, and knowing the task, the Lord called him near.

परसा सीस सरोरुह पानी। करमुद्रिका दीन्हि जन जानी।।

Parasaa sees saroruh paanee. karamudrikaa deenhi jan jaanee

He touched his head with his lotus hand and gave him his ring, recognizing him as his devotee.

बहु प्रकार सीतहि समुझाएहु। कहि बल बिरह बेगि तुम्ह आएहु।।

Bahu prakaar seetahi samujhaaehu. kahi bal birah begi tumh aaehu

Console Sita in many ways, tell her of my strength and separation, and return quickly.

हनुमत जन्म सुफल करि माना। चलेउ हृदयँ धरि कृपानिधाना।।

Hanumat janm suphal kari maanaa. chaleu hridayan dhari kripaanidhaanaa

Hanuman considered his birth fruitful and departed, holding the compassionate Lord in his heart.

जद्यपि प्रभु जानत सब बाता। राजनीति राखत सुरत्राता।।

Jadyapi prabhu jaanat sab baataa. raajaneeti raakhat suratraataa

Although the Lord knows all matters, the protector of gods maintains royal protocol.

कतहुँ होइ निसिचर सैं भेटा। प्रान लेहिं एक एक चपेटा।।

Katahun hoi nisichar sain bhetaa. praan lehin eka eka chapetaa

Wherever they encountered demons, each one would take their lives with a single blow.

बहु प्रकार गिरि कानन हेरहिं। कोउ मुनि मिलत ताहि सब घेरहिं।।

Bahu prakaar giri kaanan herahin. kou muni milat taahi sab gherahin

They searched mountains and forests in many ways, and whenever they met a sage, they would all surround him to inquire.

लागि तृषा अतिसय अकुलाने। मिलइ न जल घन गहन भुलाने।।

Laagi trishaa atisay akulaane. milai na jal ghan gahan bhulaane

Overcome by extreme thirst, they became greatly distressed, unable to find water even in the dense clouds above.

मन हनुमान कीन्ह अनुमाना। मरन चहत सब बिनु जल पाना।।

Man hanumaan keenh anumaanaa. maran chahat sab binu jal paanaa

Hanuman realized in his mind that all were about to die without finding water.

चढ़ि गिरि सिखर चहूँ दिसि देखा। भूमि बिबिर एक कौतुक पेखा।।

Chadhi giri sikhar chahoon disi dekhaa. bhoomi bibir eka kautuk pekhaa

Climbing to a mountain peak, he looked in all four directions and saw a wonderful cave opening in the earth.

चक्रबाक बक हंस उड़ाहीं। बहुतक खग प्रबिसहिं तेहि माहीं।।

Chakrabaak bak hans udaaheen. bahutak khag prabisahin tehi maaheen

Chakravaka birds, herons, and swans were flying about, and many birds were entering into that cave.

गिरि ते उतरि पवनसुत आवा। सब कहुँ लै सोइ बिबर देखावा।।

Giri te utari pavanasut aavaa. sab kahun lai soi bibar dekhaavaa

The son of the wind god descended from the mountain and came to show that cave to all.

आगें कै हनुमंतहि लीन्हा। पैठे बिबर बिलंबु न कीन्हा।।

Aagen kai hanumantahi leenhaa. paithe bibar bilambu na keenhaa

Taking Hanuman as their leader, they entered the cave without delay.

दूरि ते ताहि सबन्हि सिर नावा। पूछें निज बृत्तांत सुनावा।।

Doori te taahi sabanhi sir naavaa. poochhen nij brittaant sunaavaa

From afar, all the monkeys bowed their heads to her. When she asked, they narrated their own story.

तेहिं तब कहा करहु जल पाना। खाहु सुरस सुंदर फल नाना।।

Tehin tab kahaa karahu jal paanaa. khaahu suras sundar phal naanaa

She then said to them, 'Drink water and eat these various beautiful and delicious fruits.'

मज्जनु कीन्ह मधुर फल खाए। तासु निकट पुनि सब चलि आए।।

Majjanu keenh madhur phal khaae. taasu nikat puni sab chali aae

They bathed and ate the sweet fruits, then all came near to her again.

तेहिं सब आपनि कथा सुनाई। मैं अब जाब जहाँ रघुराई।।

Tehin sab aapani kathaa sunaaee. main aba jaab jahaan raghuraaee

She told them all her story, saying 'Now I shall go to where Lord Rama is.'

मूदहु नयन बिबर तजि जाहू। पैहहु सीतहि जनि पछिताहू।।

Moodahu nayan bibar taji jaahoo. paihahu seetahi jani pachhitaahoo

Close your eyes and leave this cave, you will find Sita and need not regret.

नयन मूदि पुनि देखहिं बीरा। ठाढ़े सकल सिंधु कें तीरा।।

Nayan moodi puni dekhahin beeraa. thaadhe sakal sindhu ken teeraa

The brave ones closed their eyes and when they looked again, they all stood on the shore of the ocean.

सो पुनि गई जहाँ रघुनाथा। जाइ कमल पद नाएसि माथा।।

So puni gaee jahaan raghunaathaa. jaai kamal pad naaesi maathaa

She then went to where Lord Rama was, and bowing her head at His lotus feet.

नाना भाँति बिनय तेहिं कीन्ही। अनपायनी भगति प्रभु दीन्ही।।

Naanaa bhaanti binay tehin keenhee. anapaayanee bhagati prabhu deenhee

She offered various humble prayers, and the Lord granted her unwavering devotion.

इहाँ बिचारहिं कपि मन माहीं। बीती अवधि काज कछु नाहीं।।

Ihaan bichaarahin kapi man maaheen. beetee avadhi kaaj kachhu naaheen

Here the monkeys deliberate in their minds, realizing that the time limit has passed and no task has been accomplished.

सब मिलि कहहिं परस्पर बाता। बिनु सुधि लएँ करब का भ्राता।।

Sab mili kahahin paraspar baataa. binu sudhi laen karab kaa bhraataa

All gathering together, they speak among themselves, wondering what they can do without obtaining any news, O brother.

कह अंगद लोचन भरि बारी। दुहुँ प्रकार भइ मृत्यु हमारी।।

Kah angad lochan bhari baaree. duhun prakaar bhai mrityu hamaaree

Angada spoke with eyes filled with tears, saying that death has come to them in both ways.

इहाँ न सुधि सीता कै पाई। उहाँ गएँ मारिहि कपिराई।।

Ihaan na sudhi seetaa kai paaee. uhaan gaen maarihi kapiraaee

Here we have not found any news of Sita, and if we return there, the monkey king will kill us.

पिता बधे पर मारत मोही। राखा राम निहोर न ओही।।

Pitaa badhe par maarat mohee. raakhaa raam nihor na ohee

After killing my father, he would kill me too, for Rama's protection means nothing to him.

पुनि पुनि अंगद कह सब पाहीं। मरन भयउ कछु संसय नाहीं।।

Puni puni angad kah sab paaheen. maran bhayau kachhu sansay naaheen

Again and again Angada spoke to all, saying that death has certainly come, there is no doubt.

अंगद बचन सुनत कपि बीरा। बोलि न सकहिं नयन बह नीरा।।

Angad bachan sunat kapi beeraa. boli na sakahin nayan bah neeraa

Hearing Angada's words, the brave monkeys could not speak, with tears flowing from their eyes.

छन एक सोच मगन होइ रहे। पुनि अस वचन कहत सब भए।।

Chhan eka soch magan hoi rahe. puni asa vachan kahat sab bhae

For a moment they remained absorbed in sorrow, then all began speaking such words.

हम सीता कै सुधि लिन्हें बिना। नहिं जैंहैं जुबराज प्रबीना।।

Ham seetaa kai sudhi linhen binaa. nahin jainhain jubaraaj prabeenaa

We will not return, O wise prince, without obtaining news of Sita.

अस कहि लवन सिंधु तट जाई। बैठे कपि सब दर्भ डसाई।।

Asa kahi lavan sindhu tat jaaee. baithe kapi sab darbh dasaaee

Saying this, they went to the shore of the salt ocean and all the monkeys sat spreading sacred grass.

जामवंत अंगद दुख देखी। कहिं कथा उपदेस बिसेषी।।

Jaamavant angad dukh dekhee. kahin kathaa upades biseshee

Seeing the sorrow of Angada, Jambavan spoke a special story of instruction.

तात राम कहुँ नर जनि मानहु। निर्गुन ब्रम्ह अजित अज जानहु।।

Taat raam kahun nar jani maanahu. nirgun bramh ajit aja jaanahu

O son, do not consider Rama as merely human; know Him as the attributeless Brahman, unconquerable and unborn.

हम सब सेवक अति बड़भागी। संतत सगुन ब्रह्म अनुरागी।।

Ham sab sevak ati badabhaagee. santat sagun brahm anuraagee

We are all servants, greatly fortunate, constantly devoted to the manifest Brahman.

एहि बिधि कथा कहहि बहु भाँती गिरि कंदराँ सुनी संपाती।।

Ehi bidhi kathaa kahahi bahu bhaantee giri kandaraan sunee sampaatee

In this manner, Sampati heard the monkeys telling various stories in the mountain caves.

बाहेर होइ देखि बहु कीसा। मोहि अहार दीन्ह जगदीसा।।

Baaher hoi dekhi bahu keesaa. mohi ahaar deenh jagadeesaa

Coming outside and seeing many monkeys, he thought the Lord had provided him food.

आजु सबहि कहँ भच्छन करऊँ। दिन बहु चले अहार बिनु मरऊँ।।

Aaju sabahi kahan bhachchhan karaoon. din bahu chale ahaar binu maraoon

Today I shall devour them all, for many days have passed without food and I am dying.

कबहुँ न मिल भरि उदर अहारा। आजु दीन्ह बिधि एकहिं बारा।।

Kabahun na mil bhari udar ahaaraa. aaju deenh bidhi ekahin baaraa

Never before have I had my fill of food, but today Providence has given it all at once.

डरपे गीध बचन सुनि काना। अब भा मरन सत्य हम जाना।।

Darape geedh bachan suni kaanaa. aba bhaa maran saty ham jaanaa

The monkeys were frightened hearing the vulture's words, knowing now that death was certain for them.

कपि सब उठे गीध कहँ देखी। जामवंत मन सोच बिसेषी।।

Kapi sab uthe geedh kahan dekhee. jaamavant man soch biseshee

All the monkeys rose up seeing the vulture, and Jambavan was especially worried in his mind.

कह अंगद बिचारि मन माहीं। धन्य जटायू सम कोउ नाहीं।।

Kah angad bichaari man maaheen. dhany jataayoo sam kou naaheen

Angada said, reflecting in his mind, 'Blessed is Jatayu - there is none like him.'

राम काज कारन तनु त्यागी । हरि पुर गयउ परम बड़ भागी।।

Raam kaaj kaaran tanu tyaagee . hari pur gayau param bad bhaagee

He sacrificed his body for Rama's work and went to Hari's abode, most fortunate indeed.

सुनि खग हरष सोक जुत बानी । आवा निकट कपिन्ह भय मानी।।

Suni khag harash sok jut baanee . aavaa nikat kapinh bhay maanee

Hearing these words mixed with joy and sorrow, the bird came near the monkeys with fear.

तिन्हहि अभय करि पूछेसि जाई। कथा सकल तिन्ह ताहि सुनाई।।

Tinhahi abhay kari poochhesi jaaee. kathaa sakal tinh taahi sunaaee

Giving them assurance, he went and asked them, and they told him the entire story.

सुनि संपाति बंधु कै करनी। रघुपति महिमा बधुबिधि बरनी।।

Suni sampaati bandhu kai karanee. raghupati mahimaa badhubidhi baranee

Hearing of his brother's deeds, Sampati praised Raghupati's glory in many ways.

अनुज क्रिया करि सागर तीरा। कहि निज कथा सुनहु कपि बीरा।।

Anuj kriyaa kari saagar teeraa. kahi nij kathaa sunahu kapi beeraa

After performing the funeral rites for his younger brother at the ocean shore, Sampati said, 'Listen to my story, O brave monkey.'

हम द्वौ बंधु प्रथम तरुनाई । गगन गए रबि निकट उडाई।।

Ham dvau bandhu pratham tarunaaee . gagan gae rabi nikat udaaee

We two brothers in our early youth flew up to the sky, soaring near the sun.

तेज न सहि सक सो फिरि आवा । मै अभिमानी रबि निअरावा ।।

Tej na sahi sak so phiri aavaa . mai abhimaanee rabi niaraavaa

Unable to bear the intense heat, my brother returned, but I in my pride flew closer to the sun.

जरे पंख अति तेज अपारा । परेउँ भूमि करि घोर चिकारा ।।

Jare pankh ati tej apaaraa . pareun bhoomi kari ghor chikaaraa

My wings were burned by the immense blazing heat, and I fell to earth with a terrible cry.

मुनि एक नाम चंद्रमा ओही। लागी दया देखी करि मोही।।

Muni eka naam chandramaa ohee. laagee dayaa dekhee kari mohee

A sage named Chandrama saw me and was moved to compassion upon seeing my condition.

बहु प्रकार तेंहि ग्यान सुनावा । देहि जनित अभिमानी छड़ावा ।।

Bahu prakaar tenhi gyaan sunaavaa . dehi janit abhimaanee chhadaavaa

He imparted spiritual wisdom to me in many ways and freed me from the pride born of my physical form.

त्रेताँ ब्रह्म मनुज तनु धरिही। तासु नारि निसिचर पति हरिही।।

Tretaan brahm manuj tanu dharihee. taasu naari nisichar pati harihee

He said, 'In Treta Yuga, Brahman will take human form, and a demon king will abduct His wife.'

तासु खोज पठइहि प्रभू दूता। तिन्हहि मिलें तैं होब पुनीता।।

Taasu khoj pathaihi prabhoo dootaa. tinhahi milen tain hob puneetaa

The Lord will send messengers to search for her, and meeting them, you will be purified.

जमिहहिं पंख करसि जनि चिंता । तिन्हहि देखाइ देहेसु तैं सीता।।

Jamihahin pankh karasi jani chintaa . tinhahi dekhaai dehesu tain seetaa

Your wings will grow back, so do not worry. You will show them Sita and give them guidance.

मुनि कइ गिरा सत्य भइ आजू । सुनि मम बचन करहु प्रभु काजू।।

Muni kai giraa saty bhai aajoo . suni mam bachan karahu prabhu kaajoo

The sage's words have proven true today. Hearing my words, accomplish your Lord's mission.

गिरि त्रिकूट ऊपर बस लंका । तहँ रह रावन सहज असंका ।।

Giri trikoot oopar bas lankaa . tahan rah raavan sahaj asankaa

Lanka is situated atop Mount Trikuta, where Ravana dwells in natural fearlessness.

तहँ असोक उपबन जहँ रहई ।। सीता बैठि सोच रत अहई।।

Tahan asok upaban jahan rahaee . seetaa baithi soch rat ahaee

There in the Ashoka garden, Sita sits absorbed in sorrow and grief.

जो नाघइ सत जोजन सागर । करइ सो राम काज मति आगर ।।

Jo naaghai sat jojan saagar . karai so raam kaaj mati aagar

He who can leap across the hundred-yojana ocean, being wise, should accomplish Rama's task.

मोहि बिलोकि धरहु मन धीरा । राम कृपाँ कस भयउ सरीरा।।

Mohi biloki dharahu man dheeraa . raam kripaan kas bhayau sareeraa

Looking at me, take courage in your heart - how has this body become so by Rama's grace?

पापिउ जा कर नाम सुमिरहीं। अति अपार भवसागर तरहीं।।

Paapiu jaa kar naam sumiraheen. ati apaar bhavasaagar taraheen

Even sinners who remember His name cross the boundless ocean of worldly existence.

तासु दूत तुम्ह तजि कदराई। राम हृदयँ धरि करहु उपाई।।

Taasu doot tumh taji kadaraaee. raam hridayan dhari karahu upaaee

You are His messenger - abandon hesitation, keep Rama in your heart and find a way.

अस कहि गरुड़ गीध जब गयऊ। तिन्ह कें मन अति बिसमय भयऊ।।

Asa kahi garud geedh jab gayaoo. tinh ken man ati bisamay bhayaoo

When Garuda spoke thus and departed, great wonder arose in their minds.

निज निज बल सब काहूँ भाषा। पार जाइ कर संसय राखा।।

Nij nij bal sab kaahoon bhaashaa. paar jaai kar sansay raakhaa

Each one spoke of their own strength, but all remained doubtful about crossing over.

जरठ भयउँ अब कहइ रिछेसा। नहिं तन रहा प्रथम बल लेसा।।

Jarath bhayaun aba kahai richhesaa. nahin tan rahaa pratham bal lesaa

Rikshesa said, 'I have grown old now, not even a trace of my former strength remains in this body.'

जबहिं त्रिबिक्रम भए खरारी। तब मैं तरुन रहेउँ बल भारी।।

Jabahin tribikram bhae kharaaree. tab main tarun raheun bal bhaaree

When Trivikrama became the enemy of demons, then I remained young with great strength.