Sundara Kanda

जामवंत के बचन सुहाए। सुनि हनुमंत हृदय अति भाए।।

Jaamavant ke bachan suhaae. suni hanumant hriday ati bhaae

Hearing Jambavan's sweet and encouraging words, Hanuman's heart was greatly pleased and filled with joy.

तब लगि मोहि परिखेहु तुम्ह भाई। सहि दुख कंद मूल फल खाई।।

Tab lagi mohi parikhehu tumh bhaaee. sahi dukh kand mool phal khaaee

Hanuman said to his companions: 'Wait for me here, brothers, sustaining yourselves on roots and fruits despite hardships.'

जब लगि आवौं सीतहि देखी। होइहि काजु मोहि हरष बिसेषी।।

Jab lagi aavaun seetahi dekhee. hoihi kaaju mohi harash biseshee

'When I return after seeing Sita, our mission will be accomplished and I shall have great joy.'

यह कहि नाइ सबन्हि कहुँ माथा। चलेउ हरषि हियँ धरि रघुनाथा।।

Yah kahi naai sabanhi kahun maathaa. chaleu harashi hiyan dhari raghunaathaa

Saying this, Hanuman bowed his head to all and departed joyfully, keeping Raghunath (Rama) in his heart.

सिंधु तीर एक भूधर सुंदर। कौतुक कूदि चढ़ेउ ता ऊपर।।

Sindhu teer eka bhoodhar sundar. kautuk koodi chadheu taa oopar

On the seashore stood a beautiful mountain, upon which Hanuman playfully leaped and climbed.

बार बार रघुबीर सँभारी। तरकेउ पवनतनय बल भारी।।

Baar baar raghubeer sanbhaaree. tarakeu pavanatanay bal bhaaree

Remembering Raghuvira (Rama) again and again, the mighty son of the wind god prepared to leap with great strength.

जेहिं गिरि चरन देइ हनुमंता। चलेउ सो गा पाताल तुरंता।।

Jehin giri charan dei hanumantaa. chaleu so gaa paataal turantaa

The mountain on which Hanuman placed his feet immediately sank down to the netherworld under the force.

जिमि अमोघ रघुपति कर बाना। एही भाँति चलेउ हनुमाना।।

Jimi amogh raghupati kar baanaa. ehee bhaanti chaleu hanumaanaa

Just as Raghupati's (Rama's) arrow never fails its target, in the same manner Hanuman set forth on his journey.

जलनिधि रघुपति दूत बिचारी। तैं मैनाक होहि श्रमहारी।।

Jalanidhi raghupati doot bichaaree. tain mainaak hohi shramahaaree

The ocean, recognizing Raghupati's messenger, thought: 'Let Mainaka mountain arise to give him rest from his exertion.'

जात पवनसुत देवन्ह देखा। जानैं कहुँ बल बुद्धि बिसेषा।।

Jaat pavanasut devanh dekhaa. jaanain kahun bal buddhi biseshaa

As the son of the wind god was going, the gods saw him and wanted to test his exceptional strength and wisdom.

सुरसा नाम अहिन्ह कै माता। पठइन्हि आइ कही तेहिं बाता।।

Surasaa naam ahinh kai maataa. pathainhi aai kahee tehin baataa

There was a demoness named Surasa, mother of serpents, whom they sent with these instructions.

आजु सुरन्ह मोहि दीन्ह अहारा। सुनत बचन कह पवनकुमारा।।

Aaju suranh mohi deenh ahaaraa. sunat bachan kah pavanakumaaraa

She said, 'Today the gods have given me food.' Hearing these words, the son of the wind god replied.

राम काजु करि फिरि मैं आवौं। सीता कइ सुधि प्रभुहि सुनावौं।।

Raam kaaju kari phiri main aavaun. seetaa kai sudhi prabhuhi sunaavaun

After completing Rama's work, I shall return and give my Lord news of Sita.

तब तव बदन पैठिहउँ आई। सत्य कहउँ मोहि जान दे माई।।

Tab tav badan paithihaun aaee. saty kahaun mohi jaan de maaee

Then I will come and enter your mouth. I speak the truth, O mother, let me go now.

कबनेहुँ जतन देइ नहिं जाना। ग्रससि न मोहि कहेउ हनुमाना।।

Kabanehun jatan dei nahin jaanaa. grasasi na mohi kaheu hanumaanaa

By no means will I let you go without entering, she will not release me, said Hanuman.

जोजन भरि तेहिं बदनु पसारा। कपि तनु कीन्ह दुगुन बिस्तारा।।

Jojan bhari tehin badanu pasaaraa. kapi tanu keenh dugun bistaaraa

She spread her mouth a full yojana wide, and the monkey made his body twice as large.

सोरह जोजन मुख तेहिं ठयऊ। तुरत पवनसुत बत्तिस भयऊ।।

Sorah jojan mukh tehin thayaoo. turat pavanasut battis bhayaoo

When her mouth became sixteen yojanas, the son of the wind god instantly became thirty-two.

जस जस सुरसा बदनु बढ़ावा। तासु दून कपि रूप देखावा।।

Jas jas surasaa badanu badhaavaa. taasu doon kapi roop dekhaavaa

As much as Surasa enlarged her mouth, the monkey showed double that form.

सत जोजन तेहिं आनन कीन्हा। अति लघु रूप पवनसुत लीन्हा।।

Sat jojan tehin aanan keenhaa. ati laghu roop pavanasut leenhaa

When she made her mouth a hundred yojanas, the son of the wind god took an extremely small form.

बदन पइठि पुनि बाहेर आवा। मागा बिदा ताहि सिरु नावा।।

Badan paithi puni baaher aavaa. maagaa bidaa taahi siru naavaa

He entered her mouth and came out again, then bowed his head and asked for permission to leave.

मोहि सुरन्ह जेहि लागि पठावा। बुधि बल मरमु तोर मै पावा।।

Mohi suranh jehi laagi pathaavaa. budhi bal maramu tor mai paavaa

The purpose for which the gods sent me to you, I have understood the secret of your wisdom and strength.

निसिचरि एक सिंधु महुँ रहई। करि माया नभु के खग गहई।।

Nisichari eka sindhu mahun rahaee. kari maayaa nabhu ke khag gahaee

A demoness lived in the ocean who would use magic to seize birds flying in the sky.

जीव जंतु जे गगन उड़ाहीं। जल बिलोकि तिन्ह कै परिछाहीं।।

Jeev jantu je gagan udaaheen. jal biloki tinh kai parichhaaheen

Whatever creatures flew through the sky, she would catch them by grasping their shadows reflected in the water.

गहइ छाहँ सक सो न उड़ाई। एहि बिधि सदा गगनचर खाई।।

Gahai chhaahan sak so na udaaee. ehi bidhi sadaa gaganachar khaaee

Whoever's shadow she could grasp could not fly away, and thus she always devoured sky-travelers.

सोइ छल हनूमान कहँ कीन्हा। तासु कपटु कपि तुरतहिं चीन्हा।।

Soi chhal hanoomaan kahan keenhaa. taasu kapatu kapi turatahin cheenhaa

She tried the same trick on Hanuman, but the clever monkey immediately recognized her deception.

ताहि मारि मारुतसुत बीरा। बारिधि पार गयउ मतिधीरा।।

Taahi maari maarutasut beeraa. baaridhi paar gayau matidheeraa

The brave son of the wind god killed her and crossed the ocean with steady mind.

तहाँ जाइ देखी बन सोभा। गुंजत चंचरीक मधु लोभा।।

Tahaan jaai dekhee ban sobhaa. gunjat chanchareek madhu lobhaa

Going there, he saw the beauty of the forest, with bees humming greedily for honey.

नाना तरु फल फूल सुहाए। खग मृग बृंद देखि मन भाए।।

Naanaa taru phal phool suhaae. khag mrig brind dekhi man bhaae

Various trees with beautiful fruits and flowers pleased his mind as he saw flocks of birds and herds of deer.

सैल बिसाल देखि एक आगें। ता पर धाइ चढेउ भय त्यागें।।

Sail bisaal dekhi eka aagen. taa par dhaai chadheu bhay tyaagen

Seeing a huge mountain ahead, he ran and climbed it, abandoning all fear.

उमा न कछु कपि कै अधिकाई। प्रभु प्रताप जो कालहि खाई।।

Umaa na kachhu kapi kai adhikaaee. prabhu prataap jo kaalahi khaaee

O Uma, this was not the monkey's own power, but the Lord's glory that even devours death.

गिरि पर चढि लंका तेहिं देखी। कहि न जाइ अति दुर्ग बिसेषी।।

Giri par chadhi lankaa tehin dekhee. kahi na jaai ati durg biseshee

Climbing the mountain, he saw Lanka, whose extraordinary fortification cannot be described.

अति उतंग जलनिधि चहु पासा। कनक कोट कर परम प्रकासा।।

Ati utang jalanidhi chahu paasaa. kanak kot kar param prakaasaa

Extremely high with the ocean on all four sides, its golden ramparts shone with supreme brilliance.

मसक समान रूप कपि धरी। लंकहि चलेउ सुमिरि नरहरी।।

Masak samaan roop kapi dharee. lankahi chaleu sumiri naraharee

Taking the form of a mosquito, the monkey proceeded to Lanka, remembering Lord Narasimha.

नाम लंकिनी एक निसिचरी। सो कह चलेसि मोहि निंदरी।।

Naam lankinee eka nisicharee. so kah chalesi mohi nindaree

A demoness named Lankini said, 'Where are you going, you despicable one?'

जानेहि नहीं मरमु सठ मोरा। मोर अहार जहाँ लगि चोरा।।

Jaanehi naheen maramu sath moraa. mor ahaar jahaan lagi choraa

You foolish one, you do not know my secret - all thieves here become my food.

मुठिका एक महा कपि हनी। रुधिर बमत धरनीं ढनमनी।।

Muthikaa eka mahaa kapi hanee. rudhir bamat dharaneen dhanamanee

The great monkey struck her with one blow of his fist, and she fell to the ground vomiting blood.

पुनि संभारि उठि सो लंका। जोरि पानि कर बिनय संसका।।

Puni sambhaari uthi so lankaa. jori paani kar binay sansakaa

Then recovering and rising, that Lankini folded her hands and spoke with humble reverence.

जब रावनहि ब्रह्म बर दीन्हा। चलत बिरंचि कहा मोहि चीन्हा।।

Jab raavanahi brahm bar deenhaa. chalat biranchi kahaa mohi cheenhaa

When Brahma gave the boon to Ravana, the Creator told me a sign while departing.

बिकल होसि तैं कपि कें मारे। तब जानेसु निसिचर संघारे।।

Bikal hosi tain kapi ken maare. tab jaanesu nisichar sanghaare

You will be defeated by a monkey's blow - then know that the demons' destruction is near.

तात मोर अति पुन्य बहूता। देखेउँ नयन राम कर दूता।।

Taat mor ati puny bahootaa. dekheun nayan raam kar dootaa

My lord, my great fortune is abundant - I have seen with my eyes Rama's messenger.

प्रबिसि नगर कीजे सब काजा। हृदयँ राखि कौसलपुर राजा।।

Prabisi nagar keeje sab kaajaa. hridayan raakhi kausalapur raajaa

Enter the city and accomplish all tasks, keeping the king of Kosala (Rama) in your heart.

गरल सुधा रिपु करहिं मिताई। गोपद सिंधु अनल सितलाई।।

Garal sudhaa ripu karahin mitaaee. gopad sindhu anal sitalaaee

Poison becomes nectar and enemies become friends; the ocean becomes a puddle and fire becomes cool.

गरुड़ सुमेरु रेनू सम ताही। राम कृपा करि चितवा जाही।।

Garud sumeru renoo sam taahee. raam kripaa kari chitavaa jaahee

Garuda and Mount Sumeru become like dust particles for one upon whom Rama casts His gracious glance.

अति लघु रूप धरेउ हनुमाना। पैठा नगर सुमिरि भगवाना।।

Ati laghu roop dhareu hanumaanaa. paithaa nagar sumiri bhagavaanaa

Hanuman assumed a very small form and entered the city, remembering the Lord.

मंदिर मंदिर प्रति करि सोधा। देखे जहँ तहँ अगनित जोधा।।

Mandir mandir prati kari sodhaa. dekhe jahan tahan aganit jodhaa

He searched palace after palace and saw countless warriors everywhere.

गयउ दसानन मंदिर माहीं। अति बिचित्र कहि जात सो नाहीं।।

Gayau dasaanan mandir maaheen. ati bichitr kahi jaat so naaheen

He went into Ravana's palace, which was so wonderfully beautiful that it cannot be described.

सयन किए देखा कपि तेही। मंदिर महुँ न दीखि बैदेही।।

Sayan kie dekhaa kapi tehee. mandir mahun na deekhi baidehee

The monkey saw him sleeping there, but Sita was not visible in that palace.

भवन एक पुनि दीख सुहावा। हरि मंदिर तहँ भिन्न बनावा।।

Bhavan eka puni deekh suhaavaa. hari mandir tahan bhinn banaavaa

Then he saw another beautiful mansion where a temple of Hari was built separately.

लंका निसिचर निकर निवासा। इहाँ कहाँ सज्जन कर बासा।।

Lankaa nisichar nikar nivaasaa. ihaan kahaan sajjan kar baasaa

Lanka is the dwelling place of hosts of demons. How can there be any abode for the virtuous here?

मन महुँ तरक करै कपि लागा। तेहीं समय बिभीषनु जागा।।

Man mahun tarak karai kapi laagaa. teheen samay bibheeshanu jaagaa

The monkey began reasoning in his mind, and at that very moment Vibhishana awoke.

राम राम तेहिं सुमिरन कीन्हा। हृदयँ हरष कपि सज्जन चीन्हा।।

Raam raam tehin sumiran keenhaa. hridayan harash kapi sajjan cheenhaa

He chanted 'Rama, Rama' in remembrance, and the monkey's heart rejoiced recognizing a virtuous soul.

एहि सन हठि करिहउँ पहिचानी। साधु ते होइ न कारज हानी।।

Ehi san hathi karihaun pahichaanee. saadhu te hoi na kaaraj haanee

I will persistently seek to know this one, for no work suffers harm from association with the holy.

बिप्र रुप धरि बचन सुनाए। सुनत बिभीषण उठि तहँ आए।।

Bipr rup dhari bachan sunaae. sunat bibheeshan uthi tahan aae

Taking the form of a Brahmin, he spoke words, and hearing them Vibhishana arose and came there.

करि प्रनाम पूँछी कुसलाई। बिप्र कहहु निज कथा बुझाई।।

Kari pranaam poonchhee kusalaaee. bipr kahahu nij kathaa bujhaaee

Offering salutations, he inquired about his welfare, saying 'O Brahmin, tell me your story clearly.'

की तुम्ह हरि दासन्ह महँ कोई। मोरें हृदय प्रीति अति होई।।

Kee tumh hari daasanh mahan koee. moren hriday preeti ati hoee

Are you one among Hari's devotees? My heart feels great love for you.

की तुम्ह रामु दीन अनुरागी। आयहु मोहि करन बड़भागी।।

Kee tumh raamu deen anuraagee. aayahu mohi karan badabhaagee

Are you Rama, compassionate to the humble? Have you come to make me greatly fortunate?

सुनहु पवनसुत रहनि हमारी। जिमि दसनन्हि महुँ जीभ बिचारी।।

Sunahu pavanasut rahani hamaaree. jimi dasananhi mahun jeebh bichaaree

Listen, O son of the wind god, to our condition - we are like the tongue dwelling helplessly among the teeth.

तात कबहुँ मोहि जानि अनाथा। करिहहिं कृपा भानुकुल नाथा।।

Taat kabahun mohi jaani anaathaa. karihahin kripaa bhaanukul naathaa

Dear one, perhaps someday knowing me to be helpless, the Lord of the solar dynasty will show mercy.

तामस तनु कछु साधन नाहीं। प्रीति न पद सरोज मन माहीं।।

Taamas tanu kachhu saadhan naaheen. preeti na pad saroj man maaheen

This demonic body has no means of devotion, nor does the mind hold love for the Lord's lotus feet.

अब मोहि भा भरोस हनुमंता। बिनु हरिकृपा मिलहिं नहिं संता।।

Aba mohi bhaa bharos hanumantaa. binu harikripaa milahin nahin santaa

Now I have gained confidence, O Hanuman, for without Hari's grace, saints are never met.

जौ रघुबीर अनुग्रह कीन्हा। तौ तुम्ह मोहि दरसु हठि दीन्हा।।

Jau raghubeer anugrah keenhaa. tau tumh mohi darasu hathi deenhaa

If Raghuvira has shown his favor, then you have forcibly granted me your darshan.

सुनहु बिभीषन प्रभु कै रीती। करहिं सदा सेवक पर प्रीती।।

Sunahu bibheeshan prabhu kai reetee. karahin sadaa sevak par preetee

Listen, Vibhishana, this is the Lord's way - He always shows love to His devotees.

कहहु कवन मैं परम कुलीना। कपि चंचल सबहीं बिधि हीना।।

Kahahu kavan main param kuleenaa. kapi chanchal sabaheen bidhi heenaa

Tell me, what great lineage do I possess? I am a restless monkey, lacking in every virtue.

प्रात लेइ जो नाम हमारा। तेहि दिन ताहि न मिलै अहारा।।

Praat lei jo naam hamaaraa. tehi din taahi na milai ahaaraa

Whoever takes our name in the morning, that day he receives no food.

जानतहूँ अस स्वामि बिसारी। फिरहिं ते काहे न होहिं दुखारी।।

Jaanatahoon asa svaami bisaaree. phirahin te kaahe na hohin dukhaaree

Even knowing such a master, those who abandon Him and wander elsewhere - how can they not become sorrowful?

एहि बिधि कहत राम गुन ग्रामा। पावा अनिर्बाच्य बिश्रामा।।

Ehi bidhi kahat raam gun graamaa. paavaa anirbaachy bishraamaa

Speaking thus of Rama's countless virtues, Hanuman found indescribable peace.

पुनि सब कथा बिभीषन कही। जेहि बिधि जनकसुता तहँ रही।।

Puni sab kathaa bibheeshan kahee. jehi bidhi janakasutaa tahan rahee

Then Vibhishana told the entire story of how Janaka's daughter was dwelling there.

तब हनुमंत कहा सुनु भ्राता। देखी चहउँ जानकी माता।।

Tab hanumant kahaa sunu bhraataa. dekhee chahaun jaanakee maataa

Then Hanuman said, 'Listen brother, I wish to see Mother Janaki.'

जुगुति बिभीषन सकल सुनाई। चलेउ पवनसुत बिदा कराई।।

Juguti bibheeshan sakal sunaaee. chaleu pavanasut bidaa karaaee

Vibhishana explained all the methods, and the son of the wind god departed after taking leave.

करि सोइ रूप गयउ पुनि तहवाँ। बन असोक सीता रह जहवाँ।।

Kari soi roop gayau puni tahavaan. ban asok seetaa rah jahavaan

Taking that form, he went again to where Sita remained in the Ashoka grove.

देखि मनहि महुँ कीन्ह प्रनामा। बैठेहिं बीति जात निसि जामा।।

Dekhi manahi mahun keenh pranaamaa. baithehin beeti jaat nisi jaamaa

Seeing her, he bowed in his mind as she sat there while the night watches passed.

कृस तन सीस जटा एक बेनी। जपति हृदयँ रघुपति गुन श्रेनी।।

Kris tan sees jataa eka benee. japati hridayan raghupati gun shrenee

Her body was thin, her hair in a single braid, and she was chanting in her heart the glorious qualities of Raghupati.

तरु पल्लव महुँ रहा लुकाई। करइ बिचार करौं का भाई।।

Taru pallav mahun rahaa lukaaee. karai bichaar karaun kaa bhaaee

Hanuman remained hidden among the tree leaves, thinking to himself what he should do next.

तेहि अवसर रावनु तहँ आवा। संग नारि बहु किएँ बनावा।।

Tehi avasar raavanu tahan aavaa. sang naari bahu kien banaavaa

At that moment Ravana arrived there, accompanied by many women whom he had brought along.

बहु बिधि खल सीतहि समुझावा। साम दान भय भेद देखावा।।

Bahu bidhi khal seetahi samujhaavaa. saam daan bhay bhed dekhaavaa

The wicked one tried to persuade Sita in many ways, showing her persuasion, gifts, threats, and division.

कह रावनु सुनु सुमुखि सयानी। मंदोदरी आदि सब रानी।।

Kah raavanu sunu sumukhi sayaanee. mandodaree aadi sab raanee

Ravana said, 'Listen, O beautiful and wise one, Mandodari and all my other queens...'

तव अनुचरीं करउँ पन मोरा। एक बार बिलोकु मम ओरा।।

Tav anuchareen karaun pan moraa. eka baar biloku mam oraa

I vow to make them your servants. Just once look favorably upon me.

तृन धरि ओट कहति बैदेही। सुमिरि अवधपति परम सनेही।।

Trin dhari ota kahati baidehee. sumiri avadhapati param sanehee

Taking a blade of grass as a shield, Vaidehi spoke while remembering her beloved Lord of Ayodhya.

सुनु दसमुख खद्योत प्रकासा। कबहुँ कि नलिनी करइ बिकासा।।

Sunu dasamukh khadyot prakaasaa. kabahun ki nalinee karai bikaasaa

Listen, ten-headed one, can the light of a firefly ever make a lotus bloom?

अस मन समुझु कहति जानकी। खल सुधि नहिं रघुबीर बान की।।

Asa man samujhu kahati jaanakee. khal sudhi nahin raghubeer baan kee

Understand this in your mind, said Janaki. You fool, do you not remember Raghuvira's arrows?

सठ सूने हरि आनेहि मोहि। अधम निलज्ज लाज नहिं तोही।।

Sath soone hari aanehi mohi. adham nilajj laaj nahin tohee

You wicked fool, Hari will come and take me away. You shameless wretch, have you no shame?

सीता तैं मम कृत अपमाना। कटिहउँ तव सिर कठिन कृपाना।।

Seetaa tain mam krit apamaanaa. katihaun tav sir kathin kripaanaa

Sita, you have insulted me greatly. I shall cut off your head with my sharp sword.

नाहिं त सपदि मानु मम बानी। सुमुखि होति न त जीवन हानी।।

Naahin ta sapadi maanu mam baanee. sumukhi hoti na ta jeevan haanee

If you do not immediately obey my words, O fair-faced one, you will lose your life.

स्याम सरोज दाम सम सुंदर। प्रभु भुज करि कर सम दसकंधर।।

Syaam saroj daam sam sundar. prabhu bhuj kari kar sam dasakandhar

My Lord's arms are beautiful like a garland of dark lotuses, O ten-headed one, like elephant trunks.

सो भुज कंठ कि तव असि घोरा। सुनु सठ अस प्रवान पन मोरा।।

So bhuj kanth ki tav asi ghoraa. sunu sath asa pravaan pan moraa

Can those arms be around your neck, or will it be my terrible sword? Listen, fool, such is my firm vow.

चंद्रहास हरु मम परितापं। रघुपति बिरह अनल संजातं।।

Chandrahaas haru mam paritaapan. raghupati birah anal sanjaatan

O moon-bright sword, remove my burning anguish that has arisen from separation from Raghupati.

सीतल निसित बहसि बर धारा। कह सीता हरु मम दुख भारा।।

Seetal nisit bahasi bar dhaaraa. kah seetaa haru mam dukh bhaaraa

Flow cool and sharp with excellent edge, says Sita, and remove my heavy sorrow.

सुनत बचन पुनि मारन धावा। मयतनयाँ कहि नीति बुझावा।।

Sunat bachan puni maaran dhaavaa. mayatanayaan kahi neeti bujhaavaa

Hearing these words, he rushed again to strike her, but Maya's daughter spoke and explained proper conduct.

कहेसि सकल निसिचरिन्ह बोलाई। सीतहि बहु बिधि त्रासहु जाई।।

Kahesi sakal nisicharinh bolaaee. seetahi bahu bidhi traasahu jaaee

She called all the demonesses and said, 'Go and frighten Sita in many ways.'

मास दिवस महुँ कहा न माना। तौ मैं मारबि काढ़ि कृपाना।।

Maas divas mahun kahaa na maanaa. tau main maarabi kaadhi kripaanaa

If she does not agree within a month and a day, then I shall kill her by drawing my sword.

त्रिजटा नाम राच्छसी एका। राम चरन रति निपुन बिबेका।।

Trijataa naam raachchhasee ekaa. raam charan rati nipun bibekaa

There was a demoness named Trijata, who was devoted to Rama's feet and possessed great wisdom and discernment.

सबन्हौ बोलि सुनाएसि सपना। सीतहि सेइ करहु हित अपना।।

Sabanhau boli sunaaesi sapanaa. seetahi sei karahu hit apanaa

She called all the demonesses and told them her dream, advising them to serve Sita for their own welfare.

सपनें बानर लंका जारी। जातुधान सेना सब मारी।।

Sapanen baanar lankaa jaaree. jaatudhaan senaa sab maaree

In the dream, a monkey burned Lanka and destroyed the entire army of demons.

खर आरूढ़ नगन दससीसा। मुंडित सिर खंडित भुज बीसा।।

Khar aaroodh nagan dasaseesaa. mundit sir khandit bhuj beesaa

The ten-headed Ravana rode naked on a donkey, his head shaved and his twenty arms severed.

एहि बिधि सो दच्छिन दिसि जाई। लंका मनहुँ बिभीषन पाई।।

Ehi bidhi so dachchhin disi jaaee. lankaa manahun bibheeshan paaee

In this manner, he went toward the south, and Lanka seemed to have been obtained by Vibhishana.

नगर फिरी रघुबीर दोहाई। तब प्रभु सीता बोलि पठाई।।

Nagar phiree raghubeer dohaaee. tab prabhu seetaa boli pathaaee

The city echoed with the victory cry of Raghuvira, and then the Lord sent for Sita.

यह सपना में कहउँ पुकारी। होइहि सत्य गएँ दिन चारी।।

Yah sapanaa men kahaun pukaaree. hoihi saty gaen din chaaree

This dream I proclaim aloud - it will come true within four days.

तासु बचन सुनि ते सब डरीं। जनकसुता के चरनन्हि परीं।।

Taasu bachan suni te sab dareen. janakasutaa ke charananhi pareen

Hearing her words, all the demonesses became frightened and fell at the feet of Janaka's daughter.

त्रिजटा सन बोली कर जोरी। मातु बिपति संगिनि तैं मोरी।।

Trijataa san bolee kar joree. maatu bipati sangini tain moree

With folded hands, Sita spoke to Trijata: 'Mother, you are my companion in distress.'

तजौं देह करु बेगि उपाई। दुसहु बिरहु अब नहिं सहि जाई।।

Tajaun deh karu begi upaaee. dusahu birahu aba nahin sahi jaaee

I wish to abandon this body, quickly arrange the means. This unbearable separation can no longer be endured.

आनि काठ रचु चिता बनाई। मातु अनल पुनि देहि लगाई।।

Aani kaath rachu chitaa banaaee. maatu anal puni dehi lagaaee

Bring wood and construct a funeral pyre, mother, then set fire to it.

सत्य करहि मम प्रीति सयानी। सुनै को श्रवन सूल सम बानी।।

Saty karahi mam preeti sayaanee. sunai ko shravan sool sam baanee

If you truly love me, wise one, who can bear to hear such words that pierce like arrows?

सुनत बचन पद गहि समुझाएसि। प्रभु प्रताप बल सुजसु सुनाएसि।।

Sunat bachan pad gahi samujhaaesi. prabhu prataap bal sujasu sunaaesi

Hearing these words, Trijata grasped her feet and consoled her, recounting the Lord's glory, strength and fame.

निसि न अनल मिल सुनु सुकुमारी। अस कहि सो निज भवन सिधारी।।

Nisi na anal mil sunu sukumaaree. asa kahi so nij bhavan sidhaaree

Listen, tender one, fire cannot be found at night. Saying this, she departed to her own dwelling.

कह सीता बिधि भा प्रतिकूला। मिलहि न पावक मिटिहि न सूला।।

Kah seetaa bidhi bhaa pratikoolaa. milahi na paavak mitihi na soolaa

Sita said: 'Fate has become adverse to me. I cannot find fire, nor will this torment end.'

देखिअत प्रगट गगन अंगारा। अवनि न आवत एकउ तारा।।

Dekhiat pragat gagan angaaraa. avani na aavat ekau taaraa

The embers are visible blazing in the sky, but not a single star descends to earth.

पावकमय ससि स्त्रवत न आगी। मानहुँ मोहि जानि हतभागी।।

Paavakamay sasi stravat na aagee. maanahun mohi jaani hatabhaagee

The fiery moon does not drip fire, as if knowing me to be unfortunate.

सुनहि बिनय मम बिटप असोका। सत्य नाम करु हरु मम सोका।।

Sunahi binay mam bitap asokaa. saty naam karu haru mam sokaa

Listen to my prayer, O Ashoka tree, live up to your name and remove my sorrow.

नूतन किसलय अनल समाना। देहि अगिनि जनि करहि निदाना।।

Nootan kisalay anal samaanaa. dehi agini jani karahi nidaanaa

Your tender new leaves resemble fire, give me that flame and do not delay.

देखि परम बिरहाकुल सीता। सो छन कपिहि कलप सम बीता।।

Dekhi param birahaakul seetaa. so chhan kapihi kalap sam beetaa

Seeing Sita extremely distressed by separation, that moment passed like an age for Hanuman.

तब देखी मुद्रिका मनोहर। राम नाम अंकित अति सुंदर।।

Tab dekhee mudrikaa manohar. raam naam ankit ati sundar

Then she saw the beautiful ring, inscribed with Rama's name in exquisite form.

चकित चितव मुदरी पहिचानी। हरष बिषाद हृदयँ अकुलानी।।

Chakit chitav mudaree pahichaanee. harash bishaad hridayan akulaanee

Amazed, she gazed and recognized the ring, her heart filled with both joy and sorrow.

जीति को सकइ अजय रघुराई। माया तें असि रचि नहिं जाई।।

Jeeti ko sakai ajay raghuraaee. maayaa ten asi rachi nahin jaaee

Who can conquer the invincible Lord of Raghus? Such illusion cannot be created by maya.

सीता मन बिचार कर नाना। मधुर बचन बोलेउ हनुमाना।।

Seetaa man bichaar kar naanaa. madhur bachan boleu hanumaanaa

After Sita pondered various thoughts in her mind, Hanuman spoke sweet words.

रामचंद्र गुन बरनैं लागा। सुनतहिं सीता कर दुख भागा।।

Raamachandr gun baranain laagaa. sunatahin seetaa kar dukh bhaagaa

He began to describe Ramchandra's virtues, and upon hearing them, Sita's sorrow fled.

लागीं सुनैं श्रवन मन लाई। आदिहु तें सब कथा सुनाई।।

Laageen sunain shravan man laaee. aadihu ten sab kathaa sunaaee

She began to listen with her ears and mind focused, as he narrated the entire story from the beginning.

श्रवनामृत जेहिं कथा सुहाई। कहि सो प्रगट होति किन भाई।।

Shravanaamrit jehin kathaa suhaaee. kahi so pragat hoti kin bhaaee

How can one who speaks such nectar-like beautiful story not reveal himself, O brother?

तब हनुमंत निकट चलि गयऊ। फिरि बैंठीं मन बिसमय भयऊ।।

Tab hanumant nikat chali gayaoo. phiri baintheen man bisamay bhayaoo

Then Hanuman moved closer, and she turned back, her mind filled with wonder.

राम दूत मैं मातु जानकी। सत्य सपथ करुनानिधान की।।

Raam doot main maatu jaanakee. saty sapath karunaanidhaan kee

I am Rama's messenger, Mother Janaki, I swear truly by the ocean of compassion.

यह मुद्रिका मातु मैं आनी। दीन्हि राम तुम्ह कहँ सहिदानी।।

Yah mudrikaa maatu main aanee. deenhi raam tumh kahan sahidaanee

This ring, Mother, I have brought, given by Rama as a token for you.

नर बानरहि संग कहु कैसें। कहि कथा भइ संगति जैसें।।

Nar baanarahi sang kahu kaisen. kahi kathaa bhai sangati jaisen

Tell me how a man and monkey came together, narrate how this companionship came to be.

हरिजन जानि प्रीति अति गाढ़ी। सजल नयन पुलकावलि बाढ़ी।।

Harijan jaani preeti ati gaadhee. sajal nayan pulakaavali baadhee

Recognizing him as a devotee of Hari, her love became extremely intense. Her eyes filled with tears and waves of joy arose on her body.

बूड़त बिरह जलधि हनुमाना। भयउ तात मों कहुँ जलजाना।।

Boodat birah jaladhi hanumaanaa. bhayau taat mon kahun jalajaanaa

Hanuman, who was drowning in the ocean of separation, became like a ship for me, dear one.

अब कहु कुसल जाउँ बलिहारी। अनुज सहित सुख भवन खरारी।।

Aba kahu kusal jaaun balihaaree. anuj sahit sukh bhavan kharaaree

Now tell me of the welfare, I sacrifice myself to you, of the destroyer of Khara along with his younger brother in their abode of happiness.

कोमलचित कृपाल रघुराई। कपि केहि हेतु धरी निठुराई।।

Komalachit kripaal raghuraaee. kapi kehi hetu dharee nithuraaee

The tender-hearted and compassionate Lord Raghurai - O monkey, for what reason has he adopted cruelty?

सहज बानि सेवक सुख दायक। कबहुँक सुरति करत रघुनायक।।

Sahaj baani sevak sukh daayak. kabahunk surati karat raghunaayak

By nature he gives happiness to his servants with his speech. Does Raghunayak ever remember me?

कबहुँ नयन मम सीतल ताता। होइहहि निरखि स्याम मृदु गाता।।

Kabahun nayan mam seetal taataa. hoihahi nirakhi syaam mridu gaataa

When will my eyes be cooled, dear one, by beholding his dark and gentle form?

बचनु न आव नयन भरे बारी। अहह नाथ हौं निपट बिसारी।।

Bachanu na aava nayan bhare baaree. ahah naath haun nipat bisaaree

Words would not come and her eyes filled with water. Alas, O Lord, I am completely forgotten.

देखि परम बिरहाकुल सीता। बोला कपि मृदु बचन बिनीता।।

Dekhi param birahaakul seetaa. bolaa kapi mridu bachan bineetaa

Seeing Sita extremely distressed by separation, the monkey spoke gentle and humble words.

मातु कुसल प्रभु अनुज समेता। तव दुख दुखी सुकृपा निकेता।।

Maatu kusal prabhu anuj sametaa. tav dukh dukhee sukripaa niketaa

Mother, the Lord along with his younger brother is well. He who is the abode of good grace is sorrowful due to your sorrow.

जनि जननी मानहु जियँ ऊना। तुम्ह ते प्रेमु राम कें दूना।।

Jani jananee maanahu jiyan oonaa. tumh te premu raam ken doonaa

Do not, O mother, consider your heart diminished. Rama's love for you is double that which you have for him.

कहेउ राम बियोग तव सीता। मो कहुँ सकल भए बिपरीता।।

Kaheu raam biyog tav seetaa. mo kahun sakal bhae bipareetaa

Rama said, 'O Sita, due to separation from you, everything has become adverse to me.'

नव तरु किसलय मनहुँ कृसानू। कालनिसा सम निसि ससि भानू।।

Nav taru kisalay manahun krisaanoo. kaalanisaa sam nisi sasi bhaanoo

Young leaves on trees seem like fire to me, and the moon at night appears like the blazing sun.

कुबलय बिपिन कुंत बन सरिसा। बारिद तपत तेल जनु बरिसा।।

Kubalay bipin kunt ban sarisaa. baarid tapat tel janu barisaa

Lotus groves appear like forests of spears, and clouds seem to rain hot oil instead of water.

जे हित रहे करत तेइ पीरा। उरग स्वास सम त्रिबिध समीरा।।

Je hit rahe karat tei peeraa. urag svaas sam tribidh sameeraa

Things that were once pleasant now cause pain, and the gentle breeze feels like the breath of a serpent.

कहेहू तें कछु दुख घटि होई। काहि कहौं यह जान न कोई।।

Kahehoo ten kachhu dukh ghati hoee. kaahi kahaun yah jaan na koee

If I could tell someone about this pain, it might lessen somewhat, but there is no one who understands.

तत्व प्रेम कर मम अरु तोरा। जानत प्रिया एकु मनु मोरा।।

Tatv prem kar mam aru toraa. jaanat priyaa eku manu moraa

The true essence of love between you and me is known only to my heart, O beloved.

सो मनु सदा रहत तोहि पाहीं। जानु प्रीति रसु एतेनहि माहीं।।

So manu sadaa rahat tohi paaheen. jaanu preeti rasu etenahi maaheen

That heart always remains with you - know that the essence of love lies in this alone.

प्रभु संदेसु सुनत बैदेही। मगन प्रेम तन सुधि नहिं तेही।।

Prabhu sandesu sunat baidehee. magan prem tan sudhi nahin tehee

Hearing the Lord's message, Vaidehi became so absorbed in love that she lost awareness of her body.

कह कपि हृदयँ धीर धरु माता। सुमिरु राम सेवक सुखदाता।।

Kah kapi hridayan dheer dharu maataa. sumiru raam sevak sukhadaataa

The monkey said, 'Mother, steady your heart and remember Rama, the giver of joy to His devotees.'

उर आनहु रघुपति प्रभुताई। सुनि मम बचन तजहु कदराई।।

Ura aanahu raghupati prabhutaaee. suni mam bachan tajahu kadaraaee

Bring to your heart the glory of Raghupati; hearing my words, abandon this despair.

जौं रघुबीर होति सुधि पाई। करते नहिं बिलंबु रघुराई।।

Jaun raghubeer hoti sudhi paaee. karate nahin bilambu raghuraaee

If Raghubir (Rama) receives news of you, the Lord of the Raghus would not delay at all.

रामबान रबि उएँ जानकी। तम बरूथ कहँ जातुधान की।।

Raamabaan rabi uen jaanakee. tam barooth kahan jaatudhaan kee

Rama's arrows are like the sun that has risen for Janaki, while the demons' army is like darkness.

अबहिं मातु मैं जाउँ लवाई। प्रभु आयसु नहिं राम दोहाई।।

Abahin maatu main jaaun lavaaee. prabhu aayasu nahin raam dohaaee

Mother, I could take you away right now, but I have no command from my Lord - I swear by Rama.

कछुक दिवस जननी धरु धीरा। कपिन्ह सहित अइहहिं रघुबीरा।।

Kachhuk divas jananee dharu dheeraa. kapinh sahit aihahin raghubeeraa

Hold patience for a few days, mother. Raghubir will come with the monkeys.

निसिचर मारि तोहि लै जैहहिं। तिहुँ पुर नारदादि जसु गैहहिं।।

Nisichar maari tohi lai jaihahin. tihun pur naaradaadi jasu gaihahin

He will slay the demons and take you away, and Narada and others will sing his glory in all three worlds.

हैं सुत कपि सब तुम्हहि समाना। जातुधान अति भट बलवाना।।

Hain sut kapi sab tumhahi samaanaa. jaatudhaan ati bhat balavaanaa

My son, all the monkeys are like you - but the demons are extremely mighty warriors.

मोरें हृदय परम संदेहा। सुनि कपि प्रगट कीन्ह निज देहा।।

Moren hriday param sandehaa. suni kapi pragat keenh nij dehaa

Great doubt arose in my heart. Hearing this, the monkey revealed his true form.

कनक भूधराकार सरीरा। समर भयंकर अतिबल बीरा।।

Kanak bhoodharaakaar sareeraa. samar bhayankar atibal beeraa

His body became like a golden mountain, a terrifying and extremely powerful warrior in battle.

सीता मन भरोस तब भयऊ। पुनि लघु रूप पवनसुत लयऊ।।

Seetaa man bharos tab bhayaoo. puni laghu roop pavanasut layaoo

Then Sita's heart was filled with confidence, and the son of the wind god resumed his small form.

मन संतोष सुनत कपि बानी। भगति प्रताप तेज बल सानी।।

Man santosh sunat kapi baanee. bhagati prataap tej bal saanee

The monkey's heart was filled with contentment hearing these words, which were imbued with devotion, divine power, radiance and strength.

आसिष दीन्हि रामप्रिय जाना। होहु तात बल सील निधाना।।

Aasish deenhi raamapriy jaanaa. hohu taat bal seel nidhaanaa

Recognizing him as dear to Rama, she gave her blessing: 'May you become, dear child, a treasure of strength and virtue.'

अजर अमर गुननिधि सुत होहू। करहुँ बहुत रघुनायक छोहू।।

Ajar amar gunanidhi sut hohoo. karahun bahut raghunaayak chhohoo

May you become ageless, immortal, and a treasure of virtues, my son, and may you bring great joy to Lord Raghunayaka.

करहुँ कृपा प्रभु अस सुनि काना। निर्भर प्रेम मगन हनुमाना।।

Karahun kripaa prabhu asa suni kaanaa. nirbhar prem magan hanumaanaa

Hearing 'May the Lord show mercy' spoken to his ears, Hanuman became immersed in fearless love.

बार बार नाएसि पद सीसा। बोला बचन जोरि कर कीसा।।

Baar baar naaesi pad seesaa. bolaa bachan jori kar keesaa

Bowing his head to her feet again and again, the monkey spoke with joined palms.

अब कृतकृत्य भयउँ मैं माता। आसिष तव अमोघ बिख्याता।।

Aba kritakrity bhayaun main maataa. aasish tav amogh bikhyaataa

Now I have become fulfilled, O Mother, for your blessing is renowned as unfailing.

सुनहु मातु मोहि अतिसय भूखा। लागि देखि सुंदर फल रूखा।।

Sunahu maatu mohi atisay bhookhaa. laagi dekhi sundar phal rookhaa

Listen, Mother, I am extremely hungry, seeing these beautiful fruits on the trees.

सुनु सुत करहिं बिपिन रखवारी। परम सुभट रजनीचर भारी।।

Sunu sut karahin bipin rakhavaaree. param subhat rajaneechar bhaaree

Listen, son, mighty demons guard this forest, who are supremely powerful warriors.

तिन्ह कर भय माता मोहि नाहीं। जौं तुम्ह सुख मानहु मन माहीं।।

Tinh kar bhay maataa mohi naaheen. jaun tumh sukh maanahu man maaheen

I have no fear of them, Mother, if you are pleased in your heart.

चलेउ नाइ सिरु पैठेउ बागा। फल खाएसि तरु तोरैं लागा।।

Chaleu naai siru paitheu baagaa. phal khaaesi taru torain laagaa

Hanuman bowed his head and entered the garden, where he ate fruits and began breaking the trees.

रहे तहाँ बहु भट रखवारे। कछु मारेसि कछु जाइ पुकारे।।

Rahe tahaan bahu bhat rakhavaare. kachhu maaresi kachhu jaai pukaare

Many warrior guards were stationed there; some he killed while others fled crying out.

नाथ एक आवा कपि भारी। तेहिं असोक बाटिका उजारी।।

Naath eka aavaa kapi bhaaree. tehin asok baatikaa ujaaree

"O Lord, a mighty monkey has come and destroyed the Ashoka garden."

खाएसि फल अरु बिटप उपारे। रच्छक मर्दि मर्दि महि डारे।।

Khaaesi phal aru bitap upaare. rachchhak mardi mardi mahi daare

He ate the fruits and uprooted the trees, crushing the guards and hurling them to the ground.

सुनि रावन पठए भट नाना। तिन्हहि देखि गर्जेउ हनुमाना।।

Suni raavan pathae bhat naanaa. tinhahi dekhi garjeu hanumaanaa

Hearing this, Ravana sent many warriors, and seeing them Hanuman roared.

सब रजनीचर कपि संघारे। गए पुकारत कछु अधमारे।।

Sab rajaneechar kapi sanghaare. gae pukaarat kachhu adhamaare

The monkey destroyed all the demons; some went crying out half-dead.

पुनि पठयउ तेहिं अच्छकुमारा। चला संग लै सुभट अपारा।।

Puni pathayau tehin achchhakumaaraa. chalaa sang lai subhat apaaraa

Then Ravana sent Prince Akshakumara, who came with countless brave warriors.

आवत देखि बिटप गहि तर्जा। ताहि निपाति महाधुनि गर्जा।।

Aavat dekhi bitap gahi tarjaa. taahi nipaati mahaadhuni garjaa

Seeing him approach, Hanuman grasped a tree and challenged him, then struck him down and roared mightily.

सुनि सुत बध लंकेस रिसाना। पठएसि मेघनाद बलवाना।।

Suni sut badh lankes risaanaa. pathaesi meghanaad balavaanaa

Hearing of his son's death, the king of Lanka became enraged and sent the mighty Meghnad.

मारसि जनि सुत बांधेसु ताही। देखिअ कपिहि कहाँ कर आही।।

Maarasi jani sut baandhesu taahee. dekhia kapihi kahaan kar aahee

He commanded: 'Do not kill him, my son, but bind him. Let us see what power this monkey possesses.'

चला इंद्रजित अतुलित जोधा। बंधु निधन सुनि उपजा क्रोधा।।

Chalaa indrajit atulit jodhaa. bandhu nidhan suni upajaa krodhaa

Indrajit, the incomparable warrior, departed. Hearing of his brother's death, anger arose in him.

कपि देखा दारुन भट आवा। कटकटाइ गर्जा अरु धावा।।

Kapi dekhaa daarun bhat aavaa. katakataai garjaa aru dhaavaa

The monkey saw the terrible warrior approaching. He gnashed his teeth, roared, and charged forward.

अति बिसाल तरु एक उपारा। बिरथ कीन्ह लंकेस कुमारा।।

Ati bisaal taru eka upaaraa. birath keenh lankes kumaaraa

He uprooted a very large tree and rendered the prince of Lanka weaponless.

रहे महाभट ताके संगा। गहि गहि कपि मर्दइ निज अंगा।।

Rahe mahaabhat taake sangaa. gahi gahi kapi mardai nij angaa

Great warriors remained with him. Seizing them, the monkey crushed them with his own limbs.

तिन्हहि निपाति ताहि सन बाजा। भिरे जुगल मानहुँ गजराजा।

Tinhahi nipaati taahi san baajaa. bhire jugal maanahun gajaraajaa

Having defeated them, he fought with him. The two clashed like a pair of elephant kings.

मुठिका मारि चढ़ा तरु जाई। ताहि एक छन मुरुछा आई।।

Muthikaa maari chadhaa taru jaaee. taahi eka chhan muruchhaa aaee

Striking with his fist, he climbed up a tree. For a moment, unconsciousness came upon him.

उठि बहोरि कीन्हिसि बहु माया। जीति न जाइ प्रभंजन जाया।।

Uthi bahori keenhisi bahu maayaa. jeeti na jaai prabhanjan jaayaa

Rising again, he employed many magical arts. The son of the wind-god could not be defeated.

ब्रह्मबान कपि कहुँ तेहि मारा। परतिहुँ बार कटकु संघारा।।

Brahmabaan kapi kahun tehi maaraa. paratihun baar kataku sanghaaraa

The demon struck Hanuman with the Brahma weapon. Even when it hit repeatedly, it could not destroy the monkey warrior.

तेहि देखा कपि मुरुछित भयऊ। नागपास बाँधेसि लै गयऊ।।

Tehi dekhaa kapi muruchhit bhayaoo. naagapaas baandhesi lai gayaoo

Seeing this, the monkey became unconscious. The demon bound him with serpent nooses and took him away.

जासु नाम जपि सुनहु भवानी। भव बंधन काटहिं नर ग्यानी।।

Jaasu naam japi sunahu bhavaanee. bhav bandhan kaatahin nar gyaanee

Listen, O Bhavani! By chanting whose name, wise men cut through the bonds of worldly existence.

तासु दूत कि बंध तरु आवा। प्रभु कारज लगि कपिहिं बँधावा।।

Taasu doot ki bandh taru aavaa. prabhu kaaraj lagi kapihin bandhaavaa

Could His messenger truly be bound? The Lord allowed the monkey to be captured for His own purpose.

कपि बंधन सुनि निसिचर धाए। कौतुक लागि सभाँ सब आए।।

Kapi bandhan suni nisichar dhaae. kautuk laagi sabhaan sab aae

Hearing of the monkey's capture, the demons rushed forth. All came to the assembly out of curiosity.

दसमुख सभा दीखि कपि जाई। कहि न जाइ कछु अति प्रभुताई।।

Dasamukh sabhaa deekhi kapi jaaee. kahi na jaai kachhu ati prabhutaaee

The monkey went and saw Ravana's court. Its magnificent splendor was beyond description.

कर जोरें सुर दिसिप बिनीता। भृकुटि बिलोकत सकल सभीता।।

Kar joren sur disip bineetaa. bhrikuti bilokat sakal sabheetaa

Gods and guardians of directions stood with folded hands in supplication. All trembled at the sight of his frowning brow.

देखि प्रताप न कपि मन संका। जिमि अहिगन महुँ गरुड़ असंका।।

Dekhi prataap na kapi man sankaa. jimi ahigan mahun garud asankaa

Seeing this majesty, the monkey felt no fear in his heart, like Garuda feels no anxiety among serpents.

कह लंकेस कवन तैं कीसा। केहिं के बल घालेहि बन खीसा।।

Kah lankes kavan tain keesaa. kehin ke bal ghaalehi ban kheesaa

The king of Lanka said, 'Who are you, monkey? By whose strength do you destroy the forest grove?'

की धौं श्रवन सुनेहि नहिं मोही। देखउँ अति असंक सठ तोही।।

Kee dhaun shravan sunehi nahin mohee. dekhaun ati asank sath tohee

Have you not heard of me with your ears? I see you are extremely fearless, you fool.

मारे निसिचर केहिं अपराधा। कहु सठ तोहि न प्रान कइ बाधा।।

Maare nisichar kehin aparaadhaa. kahu sath tohi na praan kai baadhaa

For what offense have you killed the demons? Tell me, fool, do you not value your life?

सुन रावन ब्रह्मांड निकाया। पाइ जासु बल बिरचित माया।।

Sun raavan brahmaand nikaayaa. paai jaasu bal birachit maayaa

Listen, Ravana! By whose power the entire universe and its illusion were created.

जाकें बल बिरंचि हरि ईसा। पालत सृजत हरत दससीसा।

Jaaken bal biranchi hari eesaa. paalat srijat harat dasaseesaa

By whose strength Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva sustain, create and destroy, O ten-headed one.

जा बल सीस धरत सहसानन। अंडकोस समेत गिरि कानन।।

Jaa bal sees dharat sahasaanan. andakos samet giri kaanan

By whose strength the thousand-headed serpent bears the earth with its mountains and forests.

धरइ जो बिबिध देह सुरत्राता। तुम्ह ते सठन्ह सिखावनु दाता।

Dharai jo bibidh deh suratraataa. tumh te sathanh sikhaavanu daataa

Who assumes various forms as protector of the gods - He is the teacher of fools like you.

हर कोदंड कठिन जेहि भंजा। तेहि समेत नृप दल मद गंजा।।

Har kodand kathin jehi bhanjaa. tehi samet nrip dal mad ganjaa

Who broke Shiva's mighty bow and humbled the pride of kings and their armies.

खर दूषन त्रिसिरा अरु बाली। बधे सकल अतुलित बलसाली।।

Khar dooshan trisiraa aru baalee. badhe sakal atulit balasaalee

Khara, Dushana, Trishira and Bali - all these mighty warriors He has slain.

जानउँ मैं तुम्हारि प्रभुताई। सहसबाहु सन परी लराई।।

Jaanaun main tumhaari prabhutaaee. sahasabaahu san paree laraaee

I know your prowess well, having fought with the thousand-armed Sahasrabahu.

समर बालि सन करि जसु पावा। सुनि कपि बचन बिहसि बिहरावा।।

Samar baali san kari jasu paavaa. suni kapi bachan bihasi biharaavaa

You gained glory in battle with Bali. Hearing the monkey's words, Ravana laughed mockingly.

खायउँ फल प्रभु लागी भूँखा। कपि सुभाव तें तोरेउँ रूखा।।

Khaayaun phal prabhu laagee bhoonkhaa. kapi subhaav ten toreun rookhaa

I ate the fruits because I was hungry, my lord. In my monkey nature, I broke the trees.

सब कें देह परम प्रिय स्वामी। मारहिं मोहि कुमारग गामी।।

Sab ken deh param priy svaamee. maarahin mohi kumaarag gaamee

The body is most dear to all beings, O master. They struck me for treading the wrong path.

जिन्ह मोहि मारा ते मैं मारे। तेहि पर बाँधेउ तनयँ तुम्हारे।।

Jinh mohi maaraa te main maare. tehi par baandheu tanayan tumhaare

Those who struck me, I struck back. Even then, your son bound me up.

मोहि न कछु बाँधे कइ लाजा। कीन्ह चहउँ निज प्रभु कर काजा।।

Mohi na kachhu baandhe kai laajaa. keenh chahaun nij prabhu kar kaajaa

I feel no shame in being bound. I wish to accomplish my master's work.

बिनती करउँ जोरि कर रावन। सुनहु मान तजि मोर सिखावन।।

Binatee karaun jori kar raavan. sunahu maan taji mor sikhaavan

I make this humble request with folded hands, O Ravana. Listen and abandon pride, heed my counsel.

देखहु तुम्ह निज कुलहि बिचारी। भ्रम तजि भजहु भगत भय हारी।।

Dekhahu tumh nij kulahi bichaaree. bhram taji bhajahu bhagat bhay haaree

Consider your own lineage well. Abandon delusion and worship the destroyer of devotees' fears.

जाकें डर अति काल डेराई। जो सुर असुर चराचर खाई।।

Jaaken dar ati kaal deraaee. jo sur asur charaachar khaaee

He before whom even Death trembles in great fear, who devours gods, demons and all moving beings.

तासों बयरु कबहुँ नहिं कीजै। मोरे कहें जानकी दीजै।।

Taason bayaru kabahun nahin keejai. more kahen jaanakee deejai

Never make enmity with Him. Heed my words and return Janaki.

राम चरन पंकज उर धरहू। लंका अचल राज तुम्ह करहू।।

Raam charan pankaj ura dharahoo. lankaa achal raaj tumh karahoo

Hold Rama's lotus feet in your heart and rule Lanka steadfastly.

रिषि पुलिस्त जसु बिमल मंयका। तेहि ससि महुँ जनि होहु कलंका।।

Rishi pulist jasu bimal manyakaa. tehi sasi mahun jani hohu kalankaa

The sage Pulastya's pure fame is like the moon - do not become a stain upon it.

राम नाम बिनु गिरा न सोहा। देखु बिचारि त्यागि मद मोहा।।

Raam naam binu giraa na sohaa. dekhu bichaari tyaagi mad mohaa

Speech does not shine without Rama's name - consider this and abandon pride and delusion.

बसन हीन नहिं सोह सुरारी। सब भूषण भूषित बर नारी।।

Basan heen nahin soh suraaree. sab bhooshan bhooshit bar naaree

Just as a beautiful woman adorned with all ornaments does not look good without clothes, similarly worldly glory is meaningless without devotion.

राम बिमुख संपति प्रभुताई। जाइ रही पाई बिनु पाई।।

Raam bimukh sampati prabhutaaee. jaai rahee paaee binu paaee

Wealth and lordship that turn away from Rama are lost even while being possessed.

सजल मूल जिन्ह सरितन्ह नाहीं। बरषि गए पुनि तबहिं सुखाहीं।।

Sajal mool jinh saritanh naaheen. barashi gae puni tabahin sukhaaheen

Rivers without water at their source dry up immediately when the rains cease.

सुनु दसकंठ कहउँ पन रोपी। बिमुख राम त्राता नहिं कोपी।।

Sunu dasakanth kahaun pan ropee. bimukh raam traataa nahin kopee

Listen, O ten-headed one, I speak this vow firmly - there is no protector for one who opposes Rama.

संकर सहस बिष्नु अज तोही। सकहिं न राखि राम कर द्रोही।।

Sankar sahas bishnu aja tohee. sakahin na raakhi raam kar drohee

Even thousands of Shivas, Vishnus, and Brahmas cannot protect one who is hostile to Rama.

जदपि कहि कपि अति हित बानी। भगति बिबेक बिरति नय सानी।।

Jadapi kahi kapi ati hit baanee. bhagati bibek birati nay saanee

Though the monkey spoke words of great benefit, filled with devotion, wisdom, dispassion and righteousness.

बोला बिहसि महा अभिमानी। मिला हमहि कपि गुर बड़ ग्यानी।।

Bolaa bihasi mahaa abhimaanee. milaa hamahi kapi gur bad gyaanee

The greatly arrogant one laughed and said, 'I have found a monkey who is a great teacher of wisdom.'

मृत्यु निकट आई खल तोही। लागेसि अधम सिखावन मोही।।

Mrityu nikat aaee khal tohee. laagesi adham sikhaavan mohee

Death has come near you, O wicked one, yet you, base creature, attempt to teach me.

उलटा होइहि कह हनुमाना। मतिभ्रम तोर प्रगट मैं जाना।।

Ulataa hoihi kah hanumaanaa. matibhram tor pragat main jaanaa

It will be the reverse, said Hanuman. I clearly see your mental delusion.

सुनि कपि बचन बहुत खिसिआना। बेगि न हरहुँ मूढ़ कर प्राना।।

Suni kapi bachan bahut khisiaanaa. begi na harahun moodh kar praanaa

Hearing the monkey's words, he became very angry. 'Why don't you quickly take the life of this fool?'

सुनत निसाचर मारन धाए। सचिवन्ह सहित बिभीषनु आए।

Sunat nisaachar maaran dhaae. sachivanh sahit bibheeshanu aae

Hearing this, the demons rushed to kill him. Vibhishana came with his ministers.

नाइ सीस करि बिनय बहूता। नीति बिरोध न मारिअ दूता।।

Naai sees kari binay bahootaa. neeti birodh na maaria dootaa

Bowing his head and making many entreaties, he said, 'It is against righteousness to kill a messenger.'

आन दंड कछु करिअ गोसाँई। सबहीं कहा मंत्र भल भाई।।

Aana dand kachhu karia gosaanee. sabaheen kahaa mantr bhal bhaaee

Give some other punishment, O lord. All agreed this counsel was good, brother.

सुनत बिहसि बोला दसकंधर। अंग भंग करि पठइअ बंदर।।

Sunat bihasi bolaa dasakandhar. ang bhang kari pathaia bandar

Hearing this, the ten-headed one laughed and said, 'Break his limbs and send the monkey back.'

पूँछहीन बानर तहँ जाइहि। तब सठ निज नाथहि लइ आइहि।।

Poonchhaheen baanar tahan jaaihi. tab sath nij naathahi lai aaihi

A tailless monkey will go there, and then that fool will bring his master back.

जिन्ह कै कीन्हसि बहुत बड़ाई। देखेउँमैं तिन्ह कै प्रभुताई।।

Jinh kai keenhasi bahut badaaee. dekheunmain tinh kai prabhutaaee

Those whom you have praised so greatly, I have seen their true power and authority.

बचन सुनत कपि मन मुसुकाना। भइ सहाय सारद मैं जाना।।

Bachan sunat kapi man musukaanaa. bhai sahaay saarad main jaanaa

Hearing these words, the monkey smiled in his heart, knowing that Saraswati had become his ally.

जातुधान सुनि रावन बचना। लागे रचैं मूढ़ सोइ रचना।।

Jaatudhaan suni raavan bachanaa. laage rachain moodh soi rachanaa

The demons, hearing Ravana's command, began foolishly preparing that very scheme.

रहा न नगर बसन घृत तेला। बाढ़ी पूँछ कीन्ह कपि खेला।।

Rahaa na nagar basan ghrit telaa. baadhee poonchh keenh kapi khelaa

There remained no ghee or oil in the city, as they enlarged the tail and the monkey made sport.

कौतुक कहँ आए पुरबासी। मारहिं चरन करहिं बहु हाँसी।।

Kautuk kahan aae purabaasee. maarahin charan karahin bahu haansee

The citizens came for entertainment, striking his feet and laughing heartily.

बाजहिं ढोल देहिं सब तारी। नगर फेरि पुनि पूँछ प्रजारी।।

Baajahin dhol dehin sab taaree. nagar pheri puni poonchh prajaaree

Drums beat and all gave cheers, parading through the city with the monkey's burning tail.

पावक जरत देखि हनुमंता। भयउ परम लघु रुप तुरंता।।

Paavak jarat dekhi hanumantaa. bhayau param laghu rup turantaa

Seeing the fire blazing, Hanuman immediately became extremely small in form.

निबुकि चढ़ेउ कपि कनक अटारीं। भई सभीत निसाचर नारीं।।

Nibuki chadheu kapi kanak ataareen. bhaee sabheet nisaachar naareen

The monkey slipped away and climbed upon golden mansions, causing the demon women to become frightened.

देह बिसाल परम हरुआई। मंदिर तें मंदिर चढ़ धाई।।

Deh bisaal param haruaaee. mandir ten mandir chadh dhaaee

With his enormous body blazing fiercely, Hanuman leaped from mansion to mansion throughout the city.

जरइ नगर भा लोग बिहाला। झपट लपट बहु कोटि कराला।।

Jarai nagar bhaa log bihaalaa. jhapat lapat bahu koti karaalaa

The city burned and the people were in great distress, with countless terrible flames flickering and spreading everywhere.

तात मातु हा सुनिअ पुकारा। एहि अवसर को हमहि उबारा।।

Taat maatu haa sunia pukaaraa. ehi avasar ko hamahi ubaaraa

Cries of 'Father! Mother!' could be heard everywhere, as people wailed 'Who will save us in this hour?'

हम जो कहा यह कपि नहिं होई। बानर रूप धरें सुर कोई।।

Ham jo kahaa yah kapi nahin hoee. baanar roop dharen sur koee

People said, 'This is no ordinary monkey - surely some divine being has taken the form of a monkey.'

साधु अवग्या कर फलु ऐसा। जरइ नगर अनाथ कर जैसा।।

Saadhu avagyaa kar phalu aisaa. jarai nagar anaath kar jaisaa

This is the result of disrespecting a holy being - the city burns and becomes orphaned like this.

जारा नगरु निमिष एक माहीं। एक बिभीषन कर गृह नाहीं।।

Jaaraa nagaru nimish eka maaheen. eka bibheeshan kar grih naaheen

He burned the entire city in just a moment, except for the house of Vibhishana alone.

ता कर दूत अनल जेहिं सिरिजा। जरा न सो तेहि कारन गिरिजा।।

Taa kar doot anal jehin sirijaa. jaraa na so tehi kaaran girijaa

The messenger of Him who created fire could not be burned - for this reason, O Parvati, he remained unharmed.

उलटि पलटि लंका सब जारी। कूदि परा पुनि सिंधु मझारी।।

Ulati palati lankaa sab jaaree. koodi paraa puni sindhu majhaaree

After burning all of Lanka completely by turning it upside down, he leaped again into the middle of the ocean.

मातु मोहि दीजे कछु चीन्हा। जैसें रघुनायक मोहि दीन्हा।।

Maatu mohi deeje kachhu cheenhaa. jaisen raghunaayak mohi deenhaa

Mother, please give me some token of recognition, just as Raghunayak (Rama) gave me one.

चूड़ामनि उतारि तब दयऊ। हरष समेत पवनसुत लयऊ।।

Choodaamani utaari tab dayaoo. harash samet pavanasut layaoo

Then she removed her crest-jewel and gave it to him. The son of Vayu (Hanuman) received it with great joy.

कहेहु तात अस मोर प्रनामा। सब प्रकार प्रभु पूरनकामा।।

Kahehu taat asa mor pranaamaa. sab prakaar prabhu pooranakaamaa

Dear one, convey this message of mine with reverence - that the Lord is the fulfiller of all desires in every way.

दीन दयाल बिरिदु संभारी। हरहु नाथ मम संकट भारी।।

Deen dayaal biridu sambhaaree. harahu naath mam sankat bhaaree

Remembering His nature as compassionate to the afflicted, may my Lord remove my great distress.

तात सक्रसुत कथा सुनाएहु। बान प्रताप प्रभुहि समुझाएहु।।

Taat sakrasut kathaa sunaaehu. baan prataap prabhuhi samujhaaehu

Dear one, narrate to Him the story of Indra's son (Jayanta), and make the Lord understand the power of His arrow.

मास दिवस महुँ नाथु न आवा। तौ पुनि मोहि जिअत नहिं पावा।।

Maas divas mahun naathu na aavaa. tau puni mohi jiat nahin paavaa

If my Lord does not come within a month and a day, then you will not find me alive again.

कहु कपि केहि बिधि राखौं प्राना। तुम्हहू तात कहत अब जाना।।

Kahu kapi kehi bidhi raakhaun praanaa. tumhahoo taat kahat aba jaanaa

Tell me, O monkey, how shall I preserve my life? You too, dear one, are now departing.

तोहि देखि सीतलि भइ छाती। पुनि मो कहुँ सोइ दिनु सो राती।।

Tohi dekhi seetali bhai chhaatee. puni mo kahun soi dinu so raatee

Seeing you, my heart has become peaceful, but again for me will come that same day and night of sorrow.

चलत महाधुनि गर्जेसि भारी। गर्भ स्त्रवहिं सुनि निसिचर नारी।।

Chalat mahaadhuni garjesi bhaaree. garbh stravahin suni nisichar naaree

As Hanuman moved, he roared with tremendous sound. Hearing this, the demonesses suffered miscarriages from fear.

नाघि सिंधु एहि पारहि आवा। सबद किलकिला कपिन्ह सुनावा।।

Naaghi sindhu ehi paarahi aavaa. sabad kilakilaa kapinh sunaavaa

Having crossed the ocean and reached this shore, the monkeys heard his joyful proclamation.

हरषे सब बिलोकि हनुमाना। नूतन जन्म कपिन्ह तब जाना।।

Harashe sab biloki hanumaanaa. nootan janm kapinh tab jaanaa

All rejoiced upon seeing Hanuman. The monkeys felt as if they had been born anew.

मुख प्रसन्न तन तेज बिराजा। कीन्हेसि रामचन्द्र कर काजा।।

Mukh prasann tan tej biraajaa. keenhesi raamachandr kar kaajaa

His face was radiant and his body glowed with splendor. He had accomplished the work of Ramchandra.

मिले सकल अति भए सुखारी। तलफत मीन पाव जिमि बारी।।

Mile sakal ati bhae sukhaaree. talaphat meen paav jimi baaree

All the monkeys met him and became extremely happy, like fish that were gasping and found water.

चले हरषि रघुनायक पासा। पूँछत कहत नवल इतिहासा।।

Chale harashi raghunaayak paasaa. poonchhat kahat naval itihaasaa

They proceeded joyfully toward Lord Raghunayak, asking and telling the wonderful story.

तब मधुबन भीतर सब आए। अंगद संमत मधु फल खाए।।

Tab madhuban bheetar sab aae. angad sammat madhu phal khaae

Then all entered the Madhuvana garden. With Angada's permission, they ate the honey and fruits.

रखवारे जब बरजन लागे। मुष्टि प्रहार हनत सब भागे।।

Rakhavaare jab barajan laage. mushti prahaar hanat sab bhaage

When the guards began to forbid them, they fled after being struck with fists by all.

जौं न होति सीता सुधि पाई। मधुबन के फल सकहिं कि खाई।।

Jaun na hoti seetaa sudhi paaee. madhuban ke phal sakahin ki khaaee

If we had not received news of Sita, how could we have eaten the fruits of Madhuvana?

एहि बिधि मन बिचार कर राजा। आइ गए कपि सहित समाजा।।

Ehi bidhi man bichaar kar raajaa. aai gae kapi sahit samaajaa

Reflecting thus in his mind, the king came with all the monkeys and their assembly.

आइ सबन्हि नावा पद सीसा। मिलेउ सबन्हि अति प्रेम कपीसा।।

Aai sabanhi naavaa pad seesaa. mileu sabanhi ati prem kapeesaa

All came and bowed their heads at his feet, and the monkey lord met them all with great love.

पूँछी कुसल कुसल पद देखी। राम कृपाँ भा काजु बिसेषी।।

Poonchhee kusal kusal pad dekhee. raam kripaan bhaa kaaju biseshee

He inquired about their welfare, and seeing their well-being, by Rama's grace the mission was accomplished excellently.

नाथ काजु कीन्हेउ हनुमाना। राखे सकल कपिन्ह के प्राना।।

Naath kaaju keenheu hanumaanaa. raakhe sakal kapinh ke praanaa

O Lord, Hanuman has accomplished the task and saved the lives of all the monkeys.

सुनि सुग्रीव बहुरि तेहि मिलेऊ। कपिन्ह सहित रघुपति पहिं चलेऊ।

Suni sugreev bahuri tehi mileoo. kapinh sahit raghupati pahin chaleoo

Hearing this, Sugriva met him again and proceeded with the monkeys to Lord Raghupati.

राम कपिन्ह जब आवत देखा। किएँ काजु मन हरष बिसेषा।।

Raam kapinh jab aavat dekhaa. kien kaaju man harash biseshaa

When Rama saw the monkeys coming, his heart was filled with special joy knowing the task was accomplished.

फटिक सिला बैठे द्वौ भाई। परे सकल कपि चरनन्हि जाई।।

Phatik silaa baithe dvau bhaaee. pare sakal kapi charananhi jaaee

The two brothers sat on a crystal rock, and all the monkeys fell at their feet.

जामवंत कह सुनु रघुराया। जा पर नाथ करहु तुम्ह दाया।।

Jaamavant kah sunu raghuraayaa. jaa par naath karahu tumh daayaa

Jambavan said, 'Listen, O Lord of the Raghus! Upon whomever You bestow Your grace, O Master.'

ताहि सदा सुभ कुसल निरंतर। सुर नर मुनि प्रसन्न ता ऊपर।।

Taahi sadaa subh kusal nirantar. sur nar muni prasann taa oopar

That one always enjoys auspicious welfare continuously. Gods, men, and sages remain pleased with him.

सोइ बिजई बिनई गुन सागर। तासु सुजसु त्रेलोक उजागर।।

Soi bijaee binaee gun saagar. taasu sujasu trelok ujaagar

He becomes victorious, humble, and an ocean of virtues. His noble fame illuminates all three worlds.

प्रभु कीं कृपा भयउ सबु काजू। जन्म हमार सुफल भा आजू।।

Prabhu keen kripaa bhayau sabu kaajoo. janm hamaar suphal bhaa aajoo

By the Lord's grace, all work was accomplished. Today our birth has become fruitful.

नाथ पवनसुत कीन्हि जो करनी। सहसहुँ मुख न जाइ सो बरनी।।

Naath pavanasut keenhi jo karanee. sahasahun mukh na jaai so baranee

O Master, what the son of the wind has accomplished cannot be described even with thousands of mouths.

पवनतनय के चरित सुहाए। जामवंत रघुपतिहि सुनाए।।

Pavanatanay ke charit suhaae. jaamavant raghupatihi sunaae

Jambavan narrated to Lord Rama the beautiful deeds of the son of the wind.

सुनत कृपानिधि मन अति भाए। पुनि हनुमान हरषि हियँ लाए।।

Sunat kripaanidhi man ati bhaae. puni hanumaan harashi hiyan laae

Hearing this, the ocean of compassion was greatly pleased in His heart and joyfully embraced Hanuman again.

कहहु तात केहि भाँति जानकी। रहति करति रच्छा स्वप्रान की।।

Kahahu taat kehi bhaanti jaanakee. rahati karati rachchhaa svapraan kee

Tell me, dear one, in what manner does Janaki remain, protecting her own life?

चलत मोहि चूड़ामनि दीन्ही। रघुपति हृदयँ लाइ सोइ लीन्ही।।

Chalat mohi choodaamani deenhee. raghupati hridayan laai soi leenhee

When departing, he gave me this crest jewel, which Raghupati took and placed upon his heart.

नाथ जुगल लोचन भरि बारी। बचन कहे कछु जनककुमारी।।

Naath jugal lochan bhari baaree. bachan kahe kachhu janakakumaaree

O Lord, with both eyes filled with tears, Janaka's daughter spoke these words.

अनुज समेत गहेहु प्रभु चरना। दीन बंधु प्रनतारति हरना।।

Anuj samet gahehu prabhu charanaa. deen bandhu pranataarati haranaa

Along with your brother, grasp the Lord's feet, O friend of the afflicted and destroyer of devotees' sorrows.

मन क्रम बचन चरन अनुरागी। केहि अपराध नाथ हौं त्यागी।।

Man kram bachan charan anuraagee. kehi aparaadh naath haun tyaagee

Devoted to your feet in mind, deed and word, for what offense, O Lord, have I been abandoned?

अवगुन एक मोर मैं माना। बिछुरत प्रान न कीन्ह पयाना।।

Avagun eka mor main maanaa. bichhurat praan na keenh payaanaa

I acknowledge one fault of mine - that upon separation, my life did not depart.

नाथ सो नयनन्हि को अपराधा। निसरत प्रान करिहिं हठि बाधा।।

Naath so nayananhi ko aparaadhaa. nisarat praan karihin hathi baadhaa

O Lord, what offense have these eyes committed that they stubbornly prevent my life from departing?

बिरह अगिनि तनु तूल समीरा। स्वास जरइ छन माहिं सरीरा।।

Birah agini tanu tool sameeraa. svaas jarai chhan maahin sareeraa

The fire of separation burns my body like cotton, my breath scorches my frame each moment.

नयन स्त्रवहि जलु निज हित लागी। जरैं न पाव देह बिरहागी।

Nayan stravahi jalu nij hit laagee. jarain na paav deh birahaagee

My eyes flow with water for their own protection, so this body consumed by separation cannot burn.

सीता के अति बिपति बिसाला। बिनहिं कहें भलि दीनदयाला।।

Seetaa ke ati bipati bisaalaa. binahin kahen bhali deenadayaalaa

Sita's distress is exceedingly great - the compassionate Lord knows well even without being told.

सुनि सीता दुख प्रभु सुख अयना। भरि आए जल राजिव नयना।।

Suni seetaa dukh prabhu sukh ayanaa. bhari aae jal raajiv nayanaa

Hearing of Sita's suffering, the Lord whose eyes are the source of joy filled with tears like lotus petals.

बचन काँय मन मम गति जाही। सपनेहुँ बूझिअ बिपति कि ताही।।

Bachan kaany man mam gati jaahee. sapanehun boojhia bipati ki taahee

He whose course in word, deed and mind cannot be known - can any calamity be understood even in dreams to touch Him?

कह हनुमंत बिपति प्रभु सोई। जब तव सुमिरन भजन न होई।।

Kah hanumant bipati prabhu soee. jab tav sumiran bhajan na hoee

Hanuman said, 'O Lord, that alone is calamity when Your remembrance and devotion do not occur.'

केतिक बात प्रभु जातुधान की। रिपुहि जीति आनिबी जानकी।।

Ketik baat prabhu jaatudhaan kee. ripuhi jeeti aanibee jaanakee

What matter is the demon's doing, O Lord? You shall defeat the enemy and bring back Janaki.

सुनु कपि तोहि समान उपकारी। नहिं कोउ सुर नर मुनि तनुधारी।।

Sunu kapi tohi samaan upakaaree. nahin kou sur nar muni tanudhaaree

Listen, O monkey, there is no one equal to you in service among gods, men or embodied sages.

प्रति उपकार करौं का तोरा। सनमुख होइ न सकत मन मोरा।।

Prati upakaar karaun kaa toraa. sanamukh hoi na sakat man moraa

What return can I make for your favor? My mind cannot even face you directly in gratitude.

सुनु सुत उरिन मैं नाहीं। देखेउँ करि बिचार मन माहीं।।

Sunu sut urin main naaheen. dekheun kari bichaar man maaheen

Listen, my son, I am not free from debt - I have seen this after deliberating in my mind.

पुनि पुनि कपिहि चितव सुरत्राता। लोचन नीर पुलक अति गाता।।

Puni puni kapihi chitav suratraataa. lochan neer pulak ati gaataa

Again and again the protector of gods gazed at the monkey, with tears in his eyes and body thrilled with emotion.

बार बार प्रभु चहइ उठावा। प्रेम मगन तेहि उठब न भावा।।

Baar baar prabhu chahai uthaavaa. prem magan tehi uthab na bhaavaa

Again and again the Lord wished to lift him up, but immersed in love, Hanuman did not wish to rise.

प्रभु कर पंकज कपि कें सीसा। सुमिरि सो दसा मगन गौरीसा।।

Prabhu kar pankaj kapi ken seesaa. sumiri so dasaa magan gaureesaa

The Lord's lotus hand rested on the monkey's head. Remembering that state, Shiva became absorbed in meditation.

सावधान मन करि पुनि संकर। लागे कहन कथा अति सुंदर।।

Saavadhaan man kari puni sankar. laage kahan kathaa ati sundar

Making his mind attentive once more, Shankara began to narrate the most beautiful story.

कपि उठाइ प्रभु हृदयँ लगावा। कर गहि परम निकट बैठावा।।

Kapi uthaai prabhu hridayan lagaavaa. kar gahi param nikat baithaavaa

The Lord lifted the monkey and embraced him to his heart, then taking his hand, seated him very close.

कहु कपि रावन पालित लंका। केहि बिधि दहेउ दुर्ग अति बंका।।

Kahu kapi raavan paalit lankaa. kehi bidhi daheu durg ati bankaa

Tell me, monkey, how did you burn Lanka protected by Ravana, that extremely fortified stronghold?

प्रभु प्रसन्न जाना हनुमाना। बोला बचन बिगत अभिमाना।।

Prabhu prasann jaanaa hanumaanaa. bolaa bachan bigat abhimaanaa

Hanuman knew the Lord was pleased and spoke words free from all pride.

साखामृग के बड़ि मनुसाई। साखा तें साखा पर जाई।।

Saakhaamrig ke badi manusaaee. saakhaa ten saakhaa par jaaee

A monkey has great agility, going from branch to branch.

नाघि सिंधु हाटकपुर जारा। निसिचर गन बिधि बिपिन उजारा।

Naaghi sindhu haatakapur jaaraa. nisichar gan bidhi bipin ujaaraa

Crossing the ocean, I burned the golden city and destroyed the demon hordes like a forest fire.

सो सब तव प्रताप रघुराई। नाथ न कछू मोरि प्रभुताई।।

So sab tav prataap raghuraaee. naath na kachhoo mori prabhutaaee

All this was by your power, O Raghurai. O Lord, there is nothing of my own prowess in it.

नाथ भगति अति सुखदायनी। देहु कृपा करि अनपायनी।।

Naath bhagati ati sukhadaayanee. dehu kripaa kari anapaayanee

O Lord, devotion is supremely blissful. Grant me Your grace that never diminishes.

सुनि प्रभु परम सरल कपि बानी। एवमस्तु तब कहेउ भवानी।।

Suni prabhu param saral kapi baanee. evamastu tab kaheu bhavaanee

Hearing the monkey's supremely innocent words, the Lord then said 'So be it,' O Bhavani.

उमा राम सुभाउ जेहिं जाना। ताहि भजनु तजि भाव न आना।।

Umaa raam subhaau jehin jaanaa. taahi bhajanu taji bhaav na aanaa

Uma, whoever has truly known Rama's nature never abandons His worship for any other feeling.

यह संवाद जासु उर आवा। रघुपति चरन भगति सोइ पावा।।

Yah sanvaad jaasu ura aavaa. raghupati charan bhagati soi paavaa

Whoever takes this dialogue to heart attains devotion to the feet of Raghupati.

सुनि प्रभु बचन कहहिं कपिबृंदा। जय जय जय कृपाल सुखकंदा।।

Suni prabhu bachan kahahin kapibrindaa. jay jay jay kripaal sukhakandaa

Hearing the Lord's words, the monkey hosts exclaim: 'Victory, victory, victory to the compassionate source of joy!'

तब रघुपति कपिपतिहि बोलावा। कहा चलैं कर करहु बनावा।।

Tab raghupati kapipatihi bolaavaa. kahaa chalain kar karahu banaavaa

Then Raghupati called the monkey king and said: 'Why delay? Make preparations for departure.'

अब बिलंबु केहि कारन कीजे। तुरत कपिन्ह कहुँ आयसु दीजे।।

Aba bilambu kehi kaaran keeje. turat kapinh kahun aayasu deeje

For what reason should there be delay now? Give orders to the monkeys immediately.

कौतुक देखि सुमन बहु बरषी। नभ तें भवन चले सुर हरषी।।

Kautuk dekhi suman bahu barashee. nabh ten bhavan chale sur harashee

Seeing this marvel, the gods rained down many flowers and departed joyfully to their abodes from the sky.

प्रभु पद पंकज नावहिं सीसा। गरजहिं भालु महाबल कीसा।।

Prabhu pad pankaj naavahin seesaa. garajahin bhaalu mahaabal keesaa

The monkeys bow their heads to the Lord's lotus feet. The bears and mighty monkeys roar with power.

देखी राम सकल कपि सेना। चितइ कृपा करि राजिव नैना।।

Dekhee raam sakal kapi senaa. chitai kripaa kari raajiv nainaa

Rama saw the entire monkey army and gazed upon them with compassionate lotus eyes.

राम कृपा बल पाइ कपिंदा। भए पच्छजुत मनहुँ गिरिंदा।।

Raam kripaa bal paai kapindaa. bhae pachchhajut manahun girindaa

Receiving the strength of Rama's grace, the monkey chiefs became like winged mountains.

हरषि राम तब कीन्ह पयाना। सगुन भए सुंदर सुभ नाना।।

Harashi raam tab keenh payaanaa. sagun bhae sundar subh naanaa

Rama then joyfully began the march. Beautiful and auspicious omens appeared in various forms.

जासु सकल मंगलमय कीती। तासु पयान सगुन यह नीती।।

Jaasu sakal mangalamay keetee. taasu payaan sagun yah neetee

For one whose every deed is filled with auspiciousness, such favorable omens at departure are natural.

प्रभु पयान जाना बैदेहीं। फरकि बाम अँग जनु कहि देहीं।।

Prabhu payaan jaanaa baideheen. pharaki baam ang janu kahi deheen

Vaidehi came to know of the Lord's departure when her left limb throbbed, as if announcing the news.

जोइ जोइ सगुन जानकिहि होई। असगुन भयउ रावनहि सोई।।

Joi joi sagun jaanakihi hoee. asagun bhayau raavanahi soee

Whatever omens were auspicious for Janaki became inauspicious for Ravana.

चला कटकु को बरनैं पारा। गर्जहि बानर भालु अपारा।।

Chalaa kataku ko baranain paaraa. garjahi baanar bhaalu apaaraa

Who can describe that advancing army? Countless monkeys and bears roared thunderously.

नख आयुध गिरि पादपधारी। चले गगन महि इच्छाचारी।।

Nakh aayudh giri paadapadhaaree. chale gagan mahi ichchhaachaaree

Armed with claws, carrying mountains and trees, they moved through sky and earth at will.

केहरिनाद भालु कपि करहीं। डगमगाहिं दिग्गज चिक्करहीं।।

Keharinaad bhaalu kapi karaheen. dagamagaahin diggaj chikkaraheen

The bears and monkeys made lion-like roars that shook the guardian elephants of the directions.

उहाँ निसाचर रहहिं ससंका। जब ते जारि गयउ कपि लंका।।

Uhaan nisaachar rahahin sasankaa. jab te jaari gayau kapi lankaa

There the demons live in constant fear and anxiety, ever since the monkey burned down Lanka.

निज निज गृहँ सब करहिं बिचारा। नहिं निसिचर कुल केर उबारा।।

Nij nij grihan sab karahin bichaaraa. nahin nisichar kul ker ubaaraa

In their own homes, all contemplate and worry that there is no salvation for the demon race.

जासु दूत बल बरनि न जाई। तेहि आएँ पुर कवन भलाई।।

Jaasu doot bal barani na jaaee. tehi aaen pur kavan bhalaaee

Whose messenger's strength cannot be described - what good can come to the city when he arrives?

दूतन्हि सन सुनि पुरजन बानी। मंदोदरी अधिक अकुलानी।।

Dootanhi san suni purajan baanee. mandodaree adhik akulaanee

Hearing the words of the citizens from the messengers, Mandodari became extremely distressed.

रहसि जोरि कर पति पग लागी। बोली बचन नीति रस पागी।।

Rahasi jori kar pati pag laagee. bolee bachan neeti ras paagee

Secretly joining her hands, she fell at her husband's feet and spoke words steeped in wisdom.

कंत करष हरि सन परिहरहू। मोर कहा अति हित हियँ धरहु।।

Kant karash hari san pariharahoo. mor kahaa ati hit hiyan dharahu

Beloved, abandon your enmity with Hari; take my words to heart as they are for your greatest benefit.

समुझत जासु दूत कइ करनी। स्त्रवहीं गर्भ रजनीचर धरनी।।

Samujhat jaasu doot kai karanee. stravaheen garbh rajaneechar dharanee

Just thinking of whose messenger's deeds causes the wombs of demon women to miscarry.

तासु नारि निज सचिव बोलाई। पठवहु कंत जो चहहु भलाई।।

Taasu naari nij sachiv bolaaee. pathavahu kant jo chahahu bhalaaee

Send back His wife by calling your minister, beloved, if you desire your own welfare.

तब कुल कमल बिपिन दुखदाई। सीता सीत निसा सम आई।।

Tab kul kamal bipin dukhadaaee. seetaa seet nisaa sam aaee

Then came the night that brings sorrow to the lotus garden of your dynasty, cold as Sita's grief.

सुनहु नाथ सीता बिनु दीन्हें। हित न तुम्हार संभु अज कीन्हें।।

Sunahu naath seetaa binu deenhen. hit na tumhaar sambhu aja keenhen

Listen, lord - without returning Sita, neither Shiva nor Brahma can ensure your welfare.

श्रवन सुनी सठ ता करि बानी। बिहसा जगत बिदित अभिमानी।।

Shravan sunee sath taa kari baanee. bihasaa jagat bidit abhimaanee

Hearing this foolish speech, the world-renowned arrogant one laughed.

सभय सुभाउ नारि कर साचा। मंगल महुँ भय मन अति काचा।।

Sabhay subhaau naari kar saachaa. mangal mahun bhay man ati kaachaa

The fearful nature of women is true - their minds become very weak with fear even in auspicious times.

जौं आवइ मर्कट कटकाई। जिअहिं बिचारे निसिचर खाई।।

Jaun aavai markat katakaaee. jiahin bichaare nisichar khaaee

If the monkey army comes, the poor demons will live only to be devoured.

कंपहिं लोकप जाकी त्रासा। तासु नारि सभीत बड़ि हासा।।

Kampahin lokap jaakee traasaa. taasu naari sabheet badi haasaa

The guardians of the worlds tremble at whose terror - his wife being afraid is a great joke.

अस कहि बिहसि ताहि उर लाई। चलेउ सभाँ ममता अधिकाई।।

Asa kahi bihasi taahi ura laaee. chaleu sabhaan mamataa adhikaaee

Saying this and laughing, he embraced her to his heart and went to the assembly with great affection.

मंदोदरी हृदयँ कर चिंता। भयउ कंत पर बिधि बिपरीता।।

Mandodaree hridayan kar chintaa. bhayau kant par bidhi bipareetaa

Mandodari felt worry in her heart - fate had turned adverse for her husband.

बैठेउ सभाँ खबरि असि पाई। सिंधु पार सेना सब आई।।

Baitheu sabhaan khabari asi paaee. sindhu paar senaa sab aaee

He sat in the assembly having received such news that the entire army had arrived across the ocean.

बूझेसि सचिव उचित मत कहहू। ते सब हँसे मष्ट करि रहहू।।

Boojhesi sachiv uchit mat kahahoo. te sab hanse masht kari rahahoo

He asked his ministers to speak proper counsel, but they all laughed and remained silent.

जितेहु सुरासुर तब श्रम नाहीं। नर बानर केहि लेखे माही।।

Jitehu suraasur tab shram naaheen. nar baanar kehi lekhe maahee

You conquered gods and demons without effort - what account are mere men and monkeys?

सोइ रावन कहुँ बनि सहाई। अस्तुति करहिं सुनाइ सुनाई।।

Soi raavan kahun bani sahaaee. astuti karahin sunaai sunaaee

They became Ravana's allies and supporters, praising him loudly and repeatedly.

अवसर जानि बिभीषनु आवा। भ्राता चरन सीसु तेहिं नावा।।

Avasar jaani bibheeshanu aavaa. bhraataa charan seesu tehin naavaa

Seeing the opportune moment, Vibhishana came forward and bowed his head at his brother's feet.

पुनि सिरु नाइ बैठ निज आसन। बोला बचन पाइ अनुसासन।।

Puni siru naai baith nij aasan. bolaa bachan paai anusaasan

Then bowing his head again, he sat in his designated seat and spoke after receiving permission.

जौ कृपाल पूँछिहु मोहि बाता। मति अनुरुप कहउँ हित ताता।।

Jau kripaal poonchhihu mohi baataa. mati anurup kahaun hit taataa

If you, O merciful one, ask me for counsel, I shall speak beneficial words according to my understanding, dear brother.

जो आपन चाहै कल्याना। सुजसु सुमति सुभ गति सुख नाना।।

Jo aapan chaahai kalyaanaa. sujasu sumati subh gati sukh naanaa

One who desires his own welfare, good fame, wisdom, auspicious destiny, and various forms of happiness.

सो परनारि लिलार गोसाईं। तजउ चउथि के चंद कि नाई।।

So paranaari lilaar gosaaeen. tajau chauthi ke chand ki naaee

Should not even glance at another's wife, O lord, just as one avoids the fourth day's moon.

चौदह भुवन एक पति होई। भूतद्रोह तिष्टइ नहिं सोई।।

Chaudah bhuvan eka pati hoee. bhootadroh tishtai nahin soee

Even if one becomes the sole ruler of all fourteen worlds, such dominion cannot endure if built on wrongdoing.

गुन सागर नागर नर जोऊ। अलप लोभ भल कहइ न कोऊ।।

Gun saagar naagar nar jooo. alap lobh bhal kahai na kooo

Even one who is an ocean of virtues and accomplished among men - no one speaks well of him if he has even a little greed.

तात राम नहिं नर भूपाला। भुवनेस्वर कालहु कर काला।।

Taat raam nahin nar bhoopaalaa. bhuvanesvar kaalahu kar kaalaa

O father, Rama is not merely a human king, but the Lord of the universe and destroyer of even Death itself.

ब्रह्म अनामय अज भगवंता। ब्यापक अजित अनादि अनंता।।

Brahm anaamay aja bhagavantaa. byaapak ajit anaadi anantaa

He is the eternal Brahman, free from ailment, unborn and divine, all-pervading, unconquerable, without beginning or end.

गो द्विज धेनु देव हितकारी। कृपासिंधु मानुष तनुधारी।।

Go dvij dhenu dev hitakaaree. kripaasindhu maanush tanudhaaree

He is the benefactor of cows, Brahmins, earth and gods, an ocean of compassion who has taken human form.

जन रंजन भंजन खल ब्राता। बेद धर्म रच्छक सुनु भ्राता।।

Jan ranjan bhanjan khal braataa. bed dharm rachchhak sunu bhraataa

He delights His devotees and destroys the wicked, O brother, listen - He is the protector of Vedic dharma.

ताहि बयरु तजि नाइअ माथा। प्रनतारति भंजन रघुनाथा।।

Taahi bayaru taji naaia maathaa. pranataarati bhanjan raghunaathaa

Abandon enmity with Him and bow your head, for Raghunatha destroys the sufferings of those who surrender.

देहु नाथ प्रभु कहुँ बैदेही। भजहु राम बिनु हेतु सनेही।।

Dehu naath prabhu kahun baidehee. bhajahu raam binu hetu sanehee

O lord, return Vaidehi to her master and worship Rama, who loves without any selfish motive.

सरन गएँ प्रभु ताहु न त्यागा। बिस्व द्रोह कृत अघ जेहि लागा।।

Saran gaen prabhu taahu na tyaagaa. bisv droh krit agha jehi laagaa

The Lord never abandons those who seek His refuge, even if they have committed sins that make the world their enemy.

जासु नाम त्रय ताप नसावन। सोइ प्रभु प्रगट समुझु जियँ रावन।।

Jaasu naam tray taap nasaavan. soi prabhu pragat samujhu jiyan raavan

Understand in your heart, O Ravana, that the same Lord whose name destroys the three types of suffering has manifested before you.

माल्यवंत अति सचिव सयाना। तासु बचन सुनि अति सुख माना।।

Maalyavant ati sachiv sayaanaa. taasu bachan suni ati sukh maanaa

Malyavan, the very wise minister, heard these words and felt great joy.

तात अनुज तव नीति बिभूषन। सो उर धरहु जो कहत बिभीषन।।

Taat anuj tav neeti bibhooshan. so ura dharahu jo kahat bibheeshan

O dear brother, your wisdom is an ornament - take to heart what Vibhishana says.

रिपु उतकरष कहत सठ दोऊ। दूरि न करहु इहाँ हइ कोऊ।।

Ripu utakarash kahat sath dooo. doori na karahu ihaan hai kooo

Both fools speak of destroying the enemy, but none here will drive him away.

माल्यवंत गृह गयउ बहोरी। कहइ बिभीषनु पुनि कर जोरी।।

Maalyavant grih gayau bahoree. kahai bibheeshanu puni kar joree

Malyavan returned to his home, while Vibhishana spoke again with folded hands.

सुमति कुमति सब कें उर रहहीं। नाथ पुरान निगम अस कहहीं।।

Sumati kumati sab ken ura rahaheen. naath puraan nigam asa kahaheen

Good sense and bad sense both dwell in everyone's heart - thus say the Puranas and Vedas.

जहाँ सुमति तहँ संपति नाना। जहाँ कुमति तहँ बिपति निदाना।।

Jahaan sumati tahan sampati naanaa. jahaan kumati tahan bipati nidaanaa

Where good sense dwells, there prosperity abounds; where bad sense rules, there calamity is certain.

तव उर कुमति बसी बिपरीता। हित अनहित मानहु रिपु प्रीता।।

Tav ura kumati basee bipareetaa. hit anahit maanahu ripu preetaa

In your heart dwells perverted bad sense - you consider enemies as friends and friends as foes.

कालराति निसिचर कुल केरी। तेहि सीता पर प्रीति घनेरी।।

Kaalaraati nisichar kul keree. tehi seetaa par preeti ghaneree

The night of doom has come upon the demon clan, yet you have great love for Sita.

बुध पुरान श्रुति संमत बानी। कही बिभीषन नीति बखानी।।

Budh puraan shruti sammat baanee. kahee bibheeshan neeti bakhaanee

Vibhishana spoke words that were approved by the wise, the Puranas, and the Vedas, explaining righteous policy.

सुनत दसानन उठा रिसाई। खल तोहि निकट मुत्यु अब आई।।

Sunat dasaanan uthaa risaaee. khal tohi nikat mutyu aba aaee

Hearing this, Ravana rose in anger and said, 'Wicked one, death has now come near you.'

जिअसि सदा सठ मोर जिआवा। रिपु कर पच्छ मूढ़ तोहि भावा।।

Jiasi sadaa sath mor jiaavaa. ripu kar pachchh moodh tohi bhaavaa

'You fool, you live only by my grace. You foolish one, you favor the enemy's side.'

कहसि न खल अस को जग माहीं। भुज बल जाहि जिता मैं नाही।।

Kahasi na khal asa ko jag maaheen. bhuj bal jaahi jitaa main naahee

'Tell me, wicked one, who exists in this world whom I have not conquered by the strength of my arms?'

मम पुर बसि तपसिन्ह पर प्रीती। सठ मिलु जाइ तिन्हहि कहु नीती।।

Mam pur basi tapasinh par preetee. sath milu jaai tinhahi kahu neetee

'Living in my city, you show love for ascetics. Go, fool, and preach your morality to them.'

अस कहि कीन्हेसि चरन प्रहारा। अनुज गहे पद बारहिं बारा।।

Asa kahi keenhesi charan prahaaraa. anuj gahe pad baarahin baaraa

Saying this, he kicked Vibhishana with his foot. His younger brother grasped his feet again and again.

उमा संत कइ इहइ बड़ाई। मंद करत जो करइ भलाई।।

Umaa sant kai ihai badaaee. mand karat jo karai bhalaaee

Uma, this is the greatness of saints - they do good even to those who do them harm.

तुम्ह पितु सरिस भलेहिं मोहि मारा। रामु भजें हित नाथ तुम्हारा।।

Tumh pitu saris bhalehin mohi maaraa. raamu bhajen hit naath tumhaaraa

'You have beaten me well like a father would. Your welfare lies in worshipping Rama, my lord.'

सचिव संग लै नभ पथ गयऊ। सबहि सुनाइ कहत अस भयऊ।।

Sachiv sang lai nabh path gayaoo. sabahi sunaai kahat asa bhayaoo

Taking his ministers with him, he departed through the sky, proclaiming this message to all.

अस कहि चला बिभीषनु जबहीं। आयूहीन भए सब तबहीं।।

Asa kahi chalaa bibheeshanu jabaheen. aayooheen bhae sab tabaheen

When Vibhishana spoke thus and departed, all the demons immediately became lifeless and doomed.

साधु अवग्या तुरत भवानी। कर कल्यान अखिल कै हानी।।

Saadhu avagyaa turat bhavaanee. kar kalyaan akhil kai haanee

O Bhavani, disrespecting a saint brings immediate ruin to one's welfare and causes harm to all.

रावन जबहिं बिभीषन त्यागा। भयउ बिभव बिनु तबहिं अभागा।।

Raavan jabahin bibheeshan tyaagaa. bhayau bibhav binu tabahin abhaagaa

The moment Ravana abandoned Vibhishana, he became unfortunate and lost all his prosperity.

चलेउ हरषि रघुनायक पाहीं। करत मनोरथ बहु मन माहीं।।

Chaleu harashi raghunaayak paaheen. karat manorath bahu man maaheen

Vibhishana departed joyfully toward Lord Rama, cherishing many hopes in his heart.

देखिहउँ जाइ चरन जलजाता। अरुन मृदुल सेवक सुखदाता।।

Dekhihaun jaai charan jalajaataa. arun mridul sevak sukhadaataa

I shall go and behold those lotus feet that are red, tender, and bestow happiness upon devotees.

जे पद परसि तरी रिषिनारी। दंडक कानन पावनकारी।।

Je pad parasi taree rishinaaree. dandak kaanan paavanakaaree

Those feet by whose touch the sage's wife Ahalya was redeemed and the Dandaka forest was purified.

जे पद जनकसुताँ उर लाए। कपट कुरंग संग धर धाए।।

Je pad janakasutaan ura laae. kapat kurang sang dhar dhaae

Those feet which Janaka's daughter Sita held close to her heart when the deceptive deer led Rama away.

हर उर सर सरोज पद जेई। अहोभाग्य मै देखिहउँ तेई।।

Har ura sar saroj pad jeee. ahobhaagy mai dekhihaun teee

Those same lotus feet that rest in Shiva's heart - how blessed am I that I shall behold them!

एहि बिधि करत सप्रेम बिचारा। आयउ सपदि सिंधु एहिं पारा।।

Ehi bidhi karat saprem bichaaraa. aayau sapadi sindhu ehin paaraa

Thus making loving deliberation in this manner, he quickly came to this shore of the ocean.

कपिन्ह बिभीषनु आवत देखा। जाना कोउ रिपु दूत बिसेषा।।

Kapinh bibheeshanu aavat dekhaa. jaanaa kou ripu doot biseshaa

The monkeys saw Vibhishana approaching and recognized him as some special enemy messenger.

ताहि राखि कपीस पहिं आए। समाचार सब ताहि सुनाए।।

Taahi raakhi kapees pahin aae. samaachaar sab taahi sunaae

Keeping him under guard, they came to their king and told him all the news.

कह सुग्रीव सुनहु रघुराई। आवा मिलन दसानन भाई।।

Kah sugreev sunahu raghuraaee. aavaa milan dasaanan bhaaee

Sugriva said, 'Listen, O Lord Rama! The brother of the ten-headed one has come to meet us.'

कह प्रभु सखा बूझिऐ काहा। कहइ कपीस सुनहु नरनाहा।।

Kah prabhu sakhaa boojhiai kaahaa. kahai kapees sunahu naranaahaa

The Lord said, 'Friend, what should we understand?' The monkey king replied, 'Listen, O King of men!'

जानि न जाइ निसाचर माया। कामरूप केहि कारन आया।।

Jaani na jaai nisaachar maayaa. kaamaroop kehi kaaran aayaa

The magic of demons cannot be known - in what form and for what purpose has he come?

भेद हमार लेन सठ आवा। राखिअ बाँधि मोहि अस भावा।।

Bhed hamaar len sath aavaa. raakhia baandhi mohi asa bhaavaa

This fool has come to learn our secrets - it pleases me to keep him bound.

सखा नीति तुम्ह नीकि बिचारी। मम पन सरनागत भयहारी।।

Sakhaa neeti tumh neeki bichaaree. mam pan saranaagat bhayahaaree

Friend, you have considered the policy well, but my vow is to remove the fear of those who seek refuge.

सुनि प्रभु बचन हरष हनुमाना। सरनागत बच्छल भगवाना।।

Suni prabhu bachan harash hanumaanaa. saranaagat bachchhal bhagavaanaa

Hearing the Lord's words, Hanuman rejoiced, knowing the Lord is compassionate to those who seek refuge.

कोटि बिप्र बध लागहिं जाहू। आएँ सरन तजउँ नहिं ताहू।।

Koti bipr badh laagahin jaahoo. aaen saran tajaun nahin taahoo

Even one who deserves death for killing millions of Brahmins, I do not abandon him if he comes seeking my refuge.

सनमुख होइ जीव मोहि जबहीं। जन्म कोटि अघ नासहिं तबहीं।।

Sanamukh hoi jeev mohi jabaheen. janm koti agha naasahin tabaheen

The moment a soul turns toward me with devotion, the sins of millions of births are instantly destroyed.

पापवंत कर सहज सुभाऊ। भजनु मोर तेहि भाव न काऊ।।

Paapavant kar sahaj subhaaoo. bhajanu mor tehi bhaav na kaaoo

It is the natural tendency of the sinful that devotion to me does not appeal to them at all.

जौं पै दुष्टहदय सोइ होई। मोरें सनमुख आव कि सोई।।

Jaun pai dushtahaday soi hoee. moren sanamukh aava ki soee

But if even such an evil-hearted one becomes devoted, would he not come before me?

निर्मल मन जन सो मोहि पावा। मोहि कपट छल छिद्र न भावा।।

Nirmal man jan so mohi paavaa. mohi kapat chhal chhidr na bhaavaa

Only the pure-hearted devotee truly attains me; I am not pleased by deceit, cunning, or faultfinding.

भेद लेन पठवा दससीसा। तबहुँ न कछु भय हानि कपीसा।।

Bhed len pathavaa dasaseesaa. tabahun na kachhu bhay haani kapeesaa

Ravana has sent you to spy and gather intelligence, yet even so, O monkey lord, you have nothing to fear or lose.

जग महुँ सखा निसाचर जेते। लछिमनु हनइ निमिष महुँ तेते।।

Jag mahun sakhaa nisaachar jete. lachhimanu hanai nimish mahun tete

However many demons exist in this world, Lakshmana can slay them all in an instant.

जौं सभीत आवा सरनाई। रखिहउँ ताहि प्रान की नाई।।

Jaun sabheet aavaa saranaaee. rakhihaun taahi praan kee naaee

But since you have come seeking refuge in fear, I shall protect you like my own life.

सादर तेहि आगें करि बानर। चले जहाँ रघुपति करुनाकर।।

Saadar tehi aagen kari baanar. chale jahaan raghupati karunaakar

Respectfully placing him ahead, the monkey proceeded to where Rama, the compassionate Lord of the Raghus, was staying.

दूरिहि ते देखे द्वौ भ्राता। नयनानंद दान के दाता।।

Doorihi te dekhe dvau bhraataa. nayanaanand daan ke daataa

From afar he saw the two brothers, who are the givers of joy to the eyes.

बहुरि राम छबिधाम बिलोकी। रहेउ ठटुकि एकटक पल रोकी।।

Bahuri raam chhabidhaam bilokee. raheu thatuki ekatak pal rokee

Then beholding Rama, the abode of beauty, he stood transfixed, gazing with unblinking eyes for a moment.

भुज प्रलंब कंजारुन लोचन। स्यामल गात प्रनत भय मोचन।।

Bhuj pralamb kanjaarun lochan. syaamal gaat pranat bhay mochan

With long arms and lotus-like eyes, dark-complexioned body that removes the fear of devotees.

सिंघ कंध आयत उर सोहा। आनन अमित मदन मन मोहा।।

Singh kandh aayat ura sohaa. aanan amit madan man mohaa

Lion-like shoulders and broad chest adorned him, his face of limitless beauty enchanted even Cupid's mind.

नयन नीर पुलकित अति गाता। मन धरि धीर कही मृदु बाता।।

Nayan neer pulakit ati gaataa. man dhari dheer kahee mridu baataa

With tears in his eyes and body thrilled with emotion, steadying his mind, he spoke gentle words.

नाथ दसानन कर मैं भ्राता। निसिचर बंस जनम सुरत्राता।।

Naath dasaanan kar main bhraataa. nisichar bans janam suratraataa

O Lord, I am the brother of ten-headed Ravana, born in the demon race, O enemy of the gods.

सहज पापप्रिय तामस देहा। जथा उलूकहि तम पर नेहा।।

Sahaj paapapriy taamas dehaa. jathaa ulookahi tam par nehaa

Naturally inclined to sin with a tamasic body, just as an owl has love for darkness.

अस कहि करत दंडवत देखा। तुरत उठे प्रभु हरष बिसेषा।।

Asa kahi karat dandavat dekhaa. turat uthe prabhu harash biseshaa

Saying this, Vibhishana prostrated himself, and the Lord immediately rose with great joy upon seeing him.

दीन बचन सुनि प्रभु मन भावा। भुज बिसाल गहि हृदयँ लगावा।।

Deen bachan suni prabhu man bhaavaa. bhuj bisaal gahi hridayan lagaavaa

Hearing the humble words, the Lord's heart was pleased, and He embraced Vibhishana with His mighty arms to His chest.

अनुज सहित मिलि ढिग बैठारी। बोले बचन भगत भयहारी।।

Anuj sahit mili dhig baithaaree. bole bachan bhagat bhayahaaree

Along with His younger brother, Rama made him sit close by and spoke words that dispel devotees' fears.

कहु लंकेस सहित परिवारा। कुसल कुठाहर बास तुम्हारा।।

Kahu lankes sahit parivaaraa. kusal kuthaahar baas tumhaaraa

Tell me, O king of Lanka, about the welfare of you and your family in that wicked dwelling place.

खल मंडलीं बसहु दिनु राती। सखा धरम निबहइ केहि भाँती।।

Khal mandaleen basahu dinu raatee. sakhaa dharam nibahai kehi bhaantee

Living day and night among a circle of wicked ones, friend, how can one maintain righteousness?

मैं जानउँ तुम्हारि सब रीती। अति नय निपुन न भाव अनीती।।

Main jaanaun tumhaari sab reetee. ati nay nipun na bhaav aneetee

I know all your ways - you are highly skilled in righteousness and do not favor unrighteousness.

बरु भल बास नरक कर ताता। दुष्ट संग जनि देइ बिधाता।।

Baru bhal baas narak kar taataa. dusht sang jani dei bidhaataa

Better indeed is dwelling in hell, dear one, than the Creator giving one the company of the wicked.

अब पद देखि कुसल रघुराया। जौं तुम्ह कीन्ह जानि जन दाया।।

Aba pad dekhi kusal raghuraayaa. jaun tumh keenh jaani jan daayaa

Now seeing your feet, O Raghunatha, I am assured of welfare, knowing you have shown compassion to your devotee.

तब लगि हृदयँ बसत खल नाना। लोभ मोह मच्छर मद माना।।

Tab lagi hridayan basat khal naanaa. lobh moh machchhar mad maanaa

Until then, various evils dwell in the heart - greed, delusion, envy, intoxication and pride.

जब लगि उर न बसत रघुनाथा। धरें चाप सायक कटि भाथा।।

Jab lagi ura na basat raghunaathaa. dharen chaap saayak kati bhaathaa

As long as Raghunath does not reside in the heart, bearing His bow, arrows and quiver.

ममता तरुन तमी अँधिआरी। राग द्वेष उलूक सुखकारी।।

Mamataa tarun tamee andhiaaree. raag dvesh ulook sukhakaaree

Attachment is like the darkness of a new moon night, and passion and hatred are like owls that find comfort in it.

तब लगि बसति जीव मन माहीं। जब लगि प्रभु प्रताप रबि नाहीं।।

Tab lagi basati jeev man maaheen. jab lagi prabhu prataap rabi naaheen

These continue to dwell in the soul's mind until the sun of the Lord's glory does not shine there.

अब मैं कुसल मिटे भय भारे। देखि राम पद कमल तुम्हारे।।

Aba main kusal mite bhay bhaare. dekhi raam pad kamal tumhaare

Now I am well and my great fears have vanished, having seen Your lotus feet, O Rama.

तुम्ह कृपाल जा पर अनुकूला। ताहि न ब्याप त्रिबिध भव सूला।।

Tumh kripaal jaa par anukoolaa. taahi na byaap tribidh bhav soolaa

You are compassionate - whoever You favor is not afflicted by the three-fold sufferings of existence.

मैं निसिचर अति अधम सुभाऊ। सुभ आचरनु कीन्ह नहिं काऊ।।

Main nisichar ati adham subhaaoo. subh aacharanu keenh nahin kaaoo

I am a demon of extremely base nature, who has never performed any good deed.

जासु रूप मुनि ध्यान न आवा। तेहिं प्रभु हरषि हृदयँ मोहि लावा।।

Jaasu roop muni dhyaan na aavaa. tehin prabhu harashi hridayan mohi laavaa

That Lord whose form even sages cannot visualize in meditation, He has joyfully brought me into His heart.

सुनहु सखा निज कहउँ सुभाऊ। जान भुसुंडि संभु गिरिजाऊ।।

Sunahu sakhaa nij kahaun subhaaoo. jaan bhusundi sambhu girijaaoo

Listen, friend, I shall tell you My true nature, which Bhushundi, Shiva, and Parvati know well.

जौं नर होइ चराचर द्रोही। आवे सभय सरन तकि मोही।।

Jaun nar hoi charaachar drohee. aave sabhay saran taki mohee

If any person, even one hostile to all beings, comes fearfully seeking My refuge,

तजि मद मोह कपट छल नाना। करउँ सद्य तेहि साधु समाना।।

Taji mad moh kapat chhal naanaa. karaun sady tehi saadhu samaanaa

Abandoning pride, delusion, deceit and various tricks, I immediately make him equal to the saints.

जननी जनक बंधु सुत दारा। तनु धनु भवन सुह्रद परिवारा।।

Jananee janak bandhu sut daaraa. tanu dhanu bhavan suhrad parivaaraa

Mother, father, brother, son, wife, body, wealth, home, friends and family—

सब कै ममता ताग बटोरी। मम पद मनहि बाँध बरि डोरी।।

Sab kai mamataa taag batoree. mam pad manahi baandh bari doree

Gathering all the threads of attachment to these, bind your mind to My feet like a strong rope.

समदरसी इच्छा कछु नाहीं। हरष सोक भय नहिं मन माहीं।।

Samadarasee ichchhaa kachhu naaheen. harash sok bhay nahin man maaheen

One who sees all equally, has no desires, and feels no joy, sorrow or fear in the mind—

अस सज्जन मम उर बस कैसें। लोभी हृदयँ बसइ धनु जैसें।।

Asa sajjan mam ura bas kaisen. lobhee hridayan basai dhanu jaisen

Such a saint dwells in My heart just as wealth resides in a greedy person's heart.

तुम्ह सारिखे संत प्रिय मोरें। धरउँ देह नहिं आन निहोरें।।

Tumh saarikhe sant priy moren. dharaun deh nahin aana nihoren

Saints like you are dear to Me; I take embodiment for no other purpose.

सुनु लंकेस सकल गुन तोरें। तातें तुम्ह अतिसय प्रिय मोरें।।

Sunu lankes sakal gun toren. taaten tumh atisay priy moren

Listen, O king of Lanka, all virtues reside in you. Therefore you are exceedingly dear to me.

राम बचन सुनि बानर जूथा। सकल कहहिं जय कृपा बरूथा।।

Raam bachan suni baanar joothaa. sakal kahahin jay kripaa baroothaa

Hearing Rama's words, all the monkey hosts exclaimed victory to the ocean of compassion.

सुनत बिभीषनु प्रभु कै बानी। नहिं अघात श्रवनामृत जानी।।

Sunat bibheeshanu prabhu kai baanee. nahin aghaat shravanaamrit jaanee

Hearing the Lord's speech, Vibhishana felt unsated, knowing it as nectar for the ears.

पद अंबुज गहि बारहिं बारा। हृदयँ समात न प्रेमु अपारा।।

Pad ambuj gahi baarahin baaraa. hridayan samaat na premu apaaraa

Grasping the lotus feet again and again, his heart could not contain the boundless love.

सुनहु देव सचराचर स्वामी। प्रनतपाल उर अंतरजामी।।

Sunahu dev sacharaachar svaamee. pranatapaal ura antarajaamee

Listen, O Lord, master of all moving and unmoving, protector of devotees, knower of hearts.

उर कछु प्रथम बासना रही। प्रभु पद प्रीति सरित सो बही।।

Ura kachhu pratham baasanaa rahee. prabhu pad preeti sarit so bahee

Some worldly desires remained in my heart before, but they have been washed away by the river of love for the Lord's feet.

अब कृपाल निज भगति पावनी। देहु सदा सिव मन भावनी।।

Aba kripaal nij bhagati paavanee. dehu sadaa siv man bhaavanee

Now, O compassionate one, grant me your pure devotion that is always pleasing to Lord Shiva's mind.

एवमस्तु कहि प्रभु रनधीरा। मागा तुरत सिंधु कर नीरा।।

Evamastu kahi prabhu ranadheeraa. maagaa turat sindhu kar neeraa

Saying 'So be it,' the brave Lord of battle immediately asked for water from the ocean.

जदपि सखा तव इच्छा नाहीं। मोर दरसु अमोघ जग माहीं।।

Jadapi sakhaa tav ichchhaa naaheen. mor darasu amogh jag maaheen

Though you have no desire, O friend, my sight is unfailing in this world.

अस कहि राम तिलक तेहि सारा। सुमन बृष्टि नभ भई अपारा।।

Asa kahi raam tilak tehi saaraa. suman brishti nabh bhaee apaaraa

Saying this, Rama performed his coronation ceremony, and an abundant shower of flowers fell from the sky.

अस प्रभु छाड़ि भजहिं जे आना। ते नर पसु बिनु पूँछ बिषाना।।

Asa prabhu chhaadi bhajahin je aanaa. te nar pasu binu poonchh bishaanaa

Those who abandon such a Lord and worship others are like animals without tails or horns - neither human nor beast.

निज जन जानि ताहि अपनावा। प्रभु सुभाव कपि कुल मन भावा।।

Nij jan jaani taahi apanaavaa. prabhu subhaav kapi kul man bhaavaa

Knowing him as His own devotee, the Lord accepted him. This nature of the Lord pleased the monkey clan's heart.

पुनि सर्बग्य सर्ब उर बासी। सर्बरूप सब रहित उदासी।।

Puni sarbagy sarb ura baasee. sarbaroop sab rahit udaasee

Again, He is all-knowing, dwelling in all hearts, taking all forms yet remaining detached from all.

बोले बचन नीति प्रतिपालक। कारन मनुज दनुज कुल घालक।।

Bole bachan neeti pratipaalak. kaaran manuj danuj kul ghaalak

He spoke words that uphold righteousness, being the cause of destroying demon clans while protecting humanity.

सुनु कपीस लंकापति बीरा। केहि बिधि तरिअ जलधि गंभीरा।।

Sunu kapees lankaapati beeraa. kehi bidhi taria jaladhi gambheeraa

Listen, O king of monkeys and brave lord of Lanka, by what means can we cross this deep ocean?

संकुल मकर उरग झष जाती। अति अगाध दुस्तर सब भाँती।।

Sankul makar urag jhash jaatee. ati agaadh dustar sab bhaantee

It is filled with crocodiles, serpents, and fish of all kinds, extremely deep and difficult to cross in every way.

कह लंकेस सुनहु रघुनायक। कोटि सिंधु सोषक तव सायक।।

Kah lankes sunahu raghunaayak. koti sindhu soshak tav saayak

The lord of Lanka said, 'Listen, O Lord of the Raghus, Your arrows can dry up millions of oceans.'

जद्यपि तदपि नीति असि गाई। बिनय करिअ सागर सन जाई।।

Jadyapi tadapi neeti asi gaaee. binay karia saagar san jaaee

Even though this is so, tradition teaches that one should go and make a humble request to the ocean.

सखा कही तुम्ह नीकि उपाई। करिअ दैव जौं होइ सहाई।।

Sakhaa kahee tumh neeki upaaee. karia daiv jaun hoi sahaaee

Friend, you have spoken well and suggested a good plan. Let us act if divine providence will be our helper.

मंत्र न यह लछिमन मन भावा। राम बचन सुनि अति दुख पावा।।

Mantr na yah lachhiman man bhaavaa. raam bachan suni ati dukh paavaa

This counsel did not please Lakshmana's mind. Hearing Rama's words, he felt great sorrow.

नाथ दैव कर कवन भरोसा। सोषिअ सिंधु करिअ मन रोसा।।

Naath daiv kar kavan bharosaa. soshia sindhu karia man rosaa

O Lord, what reliance can be placed on fate? Let us dry up the ocean with the fire of our anger.

कादर मन कहुँ एक अधारा। दैव दैव आलसी पुकारा।।

Kaadar man kahun eka adhaaraa. daiv daiv aalasee pukaaraa

Only a coward's mind seeks such support. The lazy ones cry out 'fate, fate' repeatedly.

सुनत बिहसि बोले रघुबीरा। ऐसेहिं करब धरहु मन धीरा।।

Sunat bihasi bole raghubeeraa. aisehin karab dharahu man dheeraa

Hearing this, the hero of Raghu's line smiled and spoke: 'I shall act in just this manner, keep your mind steady.'

अस कहि प्रभु अनुजहि समुझाई। सिंधु समीप गए रघुराई।।

Asa kahi prabhu anujahi samujhaaee. sindhu sameep gae raghuraaee

Speaking thus, the Lord counseled his younger brother. Then Raghurai went near the ocean.

प्रथम प्रनाम कीन्ह सिरु नाई। बैठे पुनि तट दर्भ डसाई।।

Pratham pranaam keenh siru naaee. baithe puni tat darbh dasaaee

First he bowed his head and offered salutations. Then he sat on the shore, spreading kusha grass.

जबहिं बिभीषन प्रभु पहिं आए। पाछें रावन दूत पठाए।।

Jabahin bibheeshan prabhu pahin aae. paachhen raavan doot pathaae

Ever since Vibhishana had come to the Lord, Ravana had been sending spies to watch.

प्रगट बखानहिं राम सुभाऊ। अति सप्रेम गा बिसरि दुराऊ।।

Pragat bakhaanahin raam subhaaoo. ati saprem gaa bisari duraaoo

The spies openly praised Rama's noble nature, singing with such love that they forgot their disguise and mission.

रिपु के दूत कपिन्ह तब जाने। सकल बाँधि कपीस पहिं आने।।

Ripu ke doot kapinh tab jaane. sakal baandhi kapees pahin aane

The monkeys then recognized them as enemy spies and bound them all, bringing them before Sugriva.

कह सुग्रीव सुनहु सब बानर। अंग भंग करि पठवहु निसिचर।।

Kah sugreev sunahu sab baanar. ang bhang kari pathavahu nisichar

Sugriva said, 'Listen all you monkeys, break their limbs and send these demons back.'

सुनि सुग्रीव बचन कपि धाए। बाँधि कटक चहु पास फिराए।।

Suni sugreev bachan kapi dhaae. baandhi katak chahu paas phiraae

Hearing Sugriva's command, the monkeys rushed forward and surrounded the bound army from all sides.

बहु प्रकार मारन कपि लागे। दीन पुकारत तदपि न त्यागे।।

Bahu prakaar maaran kapi laage. deen pukaarat tadapi na tyaage

The monkeys began beating them in many ways, and though they cried for mercy, the monkeys did not spare them.

जो हमार हर नासा काना। तेहि कोसलाधीस कै आना।।

Jo hamaar har naasaa kaanaa. tehi kosalaadhees kai aanaa

The demons cried, 'Whoever cuts off our noses and ears belongs to the Lord of Kosala (Rama).'

सुनि लछिमन सब निकट बोलाए। दया लागि हँसि तुरत छोडाए।।

Suni lachhiman sab nikat bolaae. dayaa laagi hansi turat chhodaae

Hearing this, Lakshmana called them all near and, feeling compassion, laughingly released them at once.

रावन कर दीजहु यह पाती। लछिमन बचन बाचु कुलघाती।।

Raavan kar deejahu yah paatee. lachhiman bachan baachu kulaghaatee

Lakshmana said, 'Give this message to Ravana - heed Lakshmana's words, O destroyer of your lineage.'

तुरत नाइ लछिमन पद माथा। चले दूत बरनत गुन गाथा।।

Turat naai lachhiman pad maathaa. chale doot baranat gun gaathaa

Immediately bowing his head at Lakshmana's feet, the messenger departed, narrating tales of virtues and glory.

कहत राम जसु लंकाँ आए। रावन चरन सीस तिन्ह नाए।।

Kahat raam jasu lankaan aae. raavan charan sees tinh naae

Speaking of Rama's fame, they arrived in Lanka and bowed their heads at Ravana's feet.

बिहसि दसानन पूँछी बाता। कहसि न सुक आपनि कुसलाता।।

Bihasi dasaanan poonchhee baataa. kahasi na suk aapani kusalaataa

The ten-headed one laughed and inquired about the news, asking why the parrot did not speak of his own welfare.

पुनि कहु खबरि बिभीषन केरी। जाहि मृत्यु आई अति नेरी।।

Puni kahu khabari bibheeshan keree. jaahi mrityu aaee ati neree

Then tell me news of Vibhishana, to whom death has come very near.

करत राज लंका सठ त्यागी। होइहि जब कर कीट अभागी।।

Karat raaj lankaa sath tyaagee. hoihi jab kar keet abhaagee

That fool who abandoned Lanka and is ruling elsewhere - when will that wretched insect meet his end?

पुनि कहु भालु कीस कटकाई। कठिन काल प्रेरित चलि आई।।

Puni kahu bhaalu kees katakaaee. kathin kaal prerit chali aaee

Then tell me of the army of bears and monkeys that has come, driven by harsh fate.

जिन्ह के जीवन कर रखवारा। भयउ मृदुल चित सिंधु बिचारा।।

Jinh ke jeevan kar rakhavaaraa. bhayau mridul chit sindhu bichaaraa

Those whose life's protector has become soft-hearted - even the ocean showed them consideration.

कहु तपसिन्ह कै बात बहोरी। जिन्ह के हृदयँ त्रास अति मोरी।।

Kahu tapasinh kai baat bahoree. jinh ke hridayan traas ati moree

Tell me again about those ascetics in whose hearts lies great fear of me.

नाथ कृपा करि पूँछेहु जैसें। मानहु कहा क्रोध तजि तैसें।।

Naath kripaa kari poonchhehu jaisen. maanahu kahaa krodh taji taisen

O lord, you have graciously asked me, so I shall speak truthfully, abandoning all anger.

मिला जाइ जब अनुज तुम्हारा। जातहिं राम तिलक तेहि सारा।।

Milaa jaai jab anuj tumhaaraa. jaatahin raam tilak tehi saaraa

When I met your younger brother, Rama immediately gave him the royal consecration.

रावन दूत हमहि सुनि काना। कपिन्ह बाँधि दीन्हे दुख नाना।।

Raavan doot hamahi suni kaanaa. kapinh baandhi deenhe dukh naanaa

Hearing that I was Ravana's messenger, the monkeys bound me and gave me various torments.

श्रवन नासिका काटै लागे। राम सपथ दीन्हे हम त्यागे।।

Shravan naasikaa kaatai laage. raam sapath deenhe ham tyaage

They began to cut off my ears and nose, but I abandoned them by taking Rama's oath.

पूँछिहु नाथ राम कटकाई। बदन कोटि सत बरनि न जाई।।

Poonchhihu naath raam katakaaee. badan koti sat barani na jaaee

You ask, my lord, about Rama's army - it cannot be described even with millions of mouths.

नाना बरन भालु कपि धारी। बिकटानन बिसाल भयकारी।।

Naanaa baran bhaalu kapi dhaaree. bikataanan bisaal bhayakaaree

Bears and monkeys of various colors, with fierce faces, vast and fearsome.

जेहिं पुर दहेउ हतेउ सुत तोरा। सकल कपिन्ह महँ तेहि बलु थोरा।।

Jehin pur daheu hateu sut toraa. sakal kapinh mahan tehi balu thoraa

The one who burned the city and killed your son has the least strength among all the monkeys.

अमित नाम भट कठिन कराला। अमित नाग बल बिपुल बिसाला।।

Amit naam bhat kathin karaalaa. amit naag bal bipul bisaalaa

Countless warriors, fierce and terrible, with immense strength like mighty serpents.

ए कपि सब सुग्रीव समाना। इन्ह सम कोटिन्ह गनइ को नाना।।

E kapi sab sugreev samaanaa. inh sam kotinh ganai ko naanaa

These monkeys are all equal to Sugriva in strength. Who can count the millions like them?

राम कृपाँ अतुलित बल तिन्हहीं। तृन समान त्रेलोकहि गनहीं।।

Raam kripaan atulit bal tinhaheen. trin samaan trelokahi ganaheen

By Rama's grace they possess incomparable strength. They consider the three worlds as mere grass.

अस मैं सुना श्रवन दसकंधर। पदुम अठारह जूथप बंदर।।

Asa main sunaa shravan dasakandhar. padum athaarah joothap bandar

Thus I have heard, O ten-headed one, there are eighteen crores of monkey troops.

नाथ कटक महँ सो कपि नाहीं। जो न तुम्हहि जीतै रन माहीं।।

Naath katak mahan so kapi naaheen. jo na tumhahi jeetai ran maaheen

O lord, there is no monkey in that army who cannot defeat you in battle.

परम क्रोध मीजहिं सब हाथा। आयसु पै न देहिं रघुनाथा।।

Param krodh meejahin sab haathaa. aayasu pai na dehin raghunaathaa

All the elephants become extremely enraged, but Raghunatha does not give the command.

सोषहिं सिंधु सहित झष ब्याला। पूरहीं न त भरि कुधर बिसाला।।

Soshahin sindhu sahit jhash byaalaa. pooraheen na ta bhari kudhar bisaalaa

They would dry up the ocean along with its fish and serpents, or else fill the vast mountains.

मर्दि गर्द मिलवहिं दससीसा। ऐसेइ बचन कहहिं सब कीसा।।

Mardi gard milavahin dasaseesaa. aisei bachan kahahin sab keesaa

They would crush and grind the ten-headed one to dust. All the monkeys speak such words.

गर्जहिं तर्जहिं सहज असंका। मानहु ग्रसन चहत हहिं लंका।।

Garjahin tarjahin sahaj asankaa. maanahu grasan chahat hahin lankaa

They roar and threaten with natural fearlessness, as if they wish to devour Lanka itself.

राम तेज बल बुधि बिपुलाई। सेष सहस सत सकहिं न गाई।।

Raam tej bal budhi bipulaaee. sesh sahas sat sakahin na gaaee

Rama's glory, strength, and vast wisdom are such that even Shesha with his thousand heads and hundreds of tongues cannot fully sing their praise.

सक सर एक सोषि सत सागर। तब भ्रातहि पूँछेउ नय नागर।।

Sak sar eka soshi sat saagar. tab bhraatahi poonchheu nay naagar

With a single arrow He can dry up hundreds of oceans. Then the wise and diplomatic brother asked Him about the proper course of action.

तासु बचन सुनि सागर पाहीं। मागत पंथ कृपा मन माहीं।।

Taasu bachan suni saagar paaheen. maagat panth kripaa man maaheen

Hearing those words, Rama approached the ocean, seeking a path with compassion in His heart.

सुनत बचन बिहसा दससीसा। जौं असि मति सहाय कृत कीसा।।

Sunat bachan bihasaa dasaseesaa. jaun asi mati sahaay krit keesaa

Hearing these words, the ten-headed Ravana laughed, saying 'If such is the wisdom of the monkey who has become your ally!'

सहज भीरु कर बचन दृढ़ाई। सागर सन ठानी मचलाई।।

Sahaj bheeru kar bachan dridhaaee. saagar san thaanee machalaaee

You are naturally cowardly, yet your words sound bold. You have stirred up trouble with the ocean.

मूढ़ मृषा का करसि बड़ाई। रिपु बल बुद्धि थाह मैं पाई।।

Moodh mrishaa kaa karasi badaaee. ripu bal buddhi thaah main paaee

O fool, why do you make false boasts? I have fully measured the strength and intelligence of my enemy.

सचिव सभीत बिभीषन जाकें। बिजय बिभूति कहाँ जग ताकें।।

Sachiv sabheet bibheeshan jaaken. bijay bibhooti kahaan jag taaken

Whose minister is the fearful Vibhishana - where in this world can such a one find victory and prosperity?

सुनि खल बचन दूत रिस बाढ़ी। समय बिचारि पत्रिका काढ़ी।।

Suni khal bachan doot ris baadhee. samay bichaari patrikaa kaadhee

Hearing the wicked words, the messenger's anger increased. Considering the time appropriate, he brought out the letter.

रामानुज दीन्ही यह पाती। नाथ बचाइ जुड़ावहु छाती।।

Raamaanuj deenhee yah paatee. naath bachaai judaavahu chhaatee

Rama's younger brother has given this letter. O lord, save yourself and cool your heart.

बिहसि बाम कर लीन्ही रावन। सचिव बोलि सठ लाग बचावन।।

Bihasi baam kar leenhee raavan. sachiv boli sath laag bachaavan

Ravana laughingly took it in his left hand and called his ministers, the fool beginning to make excuses.

सुनत सभय मन मुख मुसुकाई। कहत दसानन सबहि सुनाई।।

Sunat sabhay man mukh musukaaee. kahat dasaanan sabahi sunaaee

Hearing this, Ravana smiled with a fearful mind and spoke loudly for all to hear.

भूमि परा कर गहत अकासा। लघु तापस कर बाग बिलासा।।

Bhoomi paraa kar gahat akaasaa. laghu taapas kar baag bilaasaa

He said mockingly that the small ascetic had fallen to earth yet was trying to grasp the sky in his boastful display.

कह सुक नाथ सत्य सब बानी। समुझहु छाड़ि प्रकृति अभिमानी।।

Kah suk naath saty sab baanee. samujhahu chhaadi prakriti abhimaanee

The parrot said, 'O lord, all his words are true. Abandon your proud and arrogant nature and understand this.'

सुनहु बचन मम परिहरि क्रोधा। नाथ राम सन तजहु बिरोधा।।

Sunahu bachan mam parihari krodhaa. naath raam san tajahu birodhaa

Listen to my words and give up your anger, O master. Abandon your enmity with Lord Rama.

अति कोमल रघुबीर सुभाऊ। जद्यपि अखिल लोक कर राऊ।।

Ati komal raghubeer subhaaoo. jadyapi akhil lok kar raaoo

The nature of the valiant Raghuvira is extremely tender, though He is the ruler of all worlds.

मिलत कृपा तुम्ह पर प्रभु करिही। उर अपराध न एकउ धरिही।।

Milat kripaa tumh par prabhu karihee. ura aparaadh na ekau dharihee

If you meet Him, the Lord will show mercy upon you and will not harbor even a single offense in His heart.

जनकसुता रघुनाथहि दीजे। एतना कहा मोर प्रभु कीजे।

Janakasutaa raghunaathahi deeje. etanaa kahaa mor prabhu keeje

Give Janaka's daughter to Raghunatha - this much I ask you to do, my lord.

जब तेहिं कहा देन बैदेही। चरन प्रहार कीन्ह सठ तेही।।

Jab tehin kahaa den baidehee. charan prahaar keenh sath tehee

When the parrot advised giving back Vaidehi, the fool kicked him with his foot.

नाइ चरन सिरु चला सो तहाँ। कृपासिंधु रघुनायक जहाँ।।

Naai charan siru chalaa so tahaan. kripaasindhu raghunaayak jahaan

Bowing his head at Ravana's feet, the parrot departed to where the ocean of mercy, Lord Raghunayaka, was.

करि प्रनामु निज कथा सुनाई। राम कृपाँ आपनि गति पाई।।

Kari pranaamu nij kathaa sunaaee. raam kripaan aapani gati paaee

Making obeisance, he narrated his story and by Rama's grace attained his true state.

रिषि अगस्ति कीं साप भवानी। राछस भयउ रहा मुनि ग्यानी।।

Rishi agasti keen saap bhavaanee. raachhas bhayau rahaa muni gyaanee

O Bhavani, due to sage Agastya's curse, he had become a demon but remained wise like a sage.

बंदि राम पद बारहिं बारा। मुनि निज आश्रम कहुँ पगु धारा।।

Bandi raam pad baarahin baaraa. muni nij aashram kahun pagu dhaaraa

Repeatedly saluting Rama's feet, the sage departed for his own hermitage.

लछिमन बान सरासन आनू। सोषौं बारिधि बिसिख कृसानू।।

Lachhiman baan saraasan aanoo. soshaun baaridhi bisikh krisaanoo

Lakshmana, bring my bow and arrows. I shall dry up the ocean with the fire of my arrows.

सठ सन बिनय कुटिल सन प्रीती। सहज कृपन सन सुंदर नीती।।

Sath san binay kutil san preetee. sahaj kripan san sundar neetee

Courtesy with the wicked, friendship with the crooked, and good counsel with the naturally miserly are all futile.

ममता रत सन ग्यान कहानी। अति लोभी सन बिरति बखानी।।

Mamataa rat san gyaan kahaanee. ati lobhee san birati bakhaanee

Speaking of spiritual knowledge to one attached to worldly possessions, and describing renunciation to the extremely greedy are equally useless.

क्रोधिहि सम कामिहि हरि कथा। ऊसर बीज बएँ फल जथा।।

Krodhihi sam kaamihi hari kathaa. oosar beej baen phal jathaa

Speaking of peace to the wrathful and divine stories to the lustful is like sowing seeds in barren land.

अस कहि रघुपति चाप चढ़ावा। यह मत लछिमन के मन भावा।।

Asa kahi raghupati chaap chadhaavaa. yah mat lachhiman ke man bhaavaa

Saying this, Raghupati strung his bow. This resolve pleased Lakshmana's heart.

संघानेउ प्रभु बिसिख कराला। उठी उदधि उर अंतर ज्वाला।।

Sanghaaneu prabhu bisikh karaalaa. uthee udadhi ura antar jvaalaa

The Lord fitted a terrible arrow to the bow. Fire arose in the ocean's heart.

मकर उरग झष गन अकुलाने। जरत जंतु जलनिधि जब जाने।।

Makar urag jhash gan akulaane. jarat jantu jalanidhi jab jaane

The crocodiles, serpents, and fish became distressed. When the ocean realized that all creatures were burning,

कनक थार भरि मनि गन नाना। बिप्र रूप आयउ तजि माना।।

Kanak thaar bhari mani gan naanaa. bipr roop aayau taji maanaa

He came in the form of a Brahmin, abandoning his pride, carrying a golden plate filled with various gems.

सभय सिंधु गहि पद प्रभु केरे। छमहु नाथ सब अवगुन मेरे।।

Sabhay sindhu gahi pad prabhu kere. chhamahu naath sab avagun mere

The ocean, filled with fear, grasped the Lord's feet and said, 'Forgive me, O Master, for all my faults.'

गगन समीर अनल जल धरनी। इन्ह कइ नाथ सहज जड़ करनी।।

Gagan sameer anal jal dharanee. inh kai naath sahaj jad karanee

Sky, wind, fire, water, and earth - these elements, O Lord, are naturally inert and without consciousness.

तव प्रेरित मायाँ उपजाए। सृष्टि हेतु सब ग्रंथनि गाए।।

Tav prerit maayaan upajaae. srishti hetu sab granthani gaae

Inspired by You through Maya, they were created for the purpose of creation, as all scriptures sing.

प्रभु आयसु जेहि कहँ जस अहई। सो तेहि भाँति रहे सुख लहई।।

Prabhu aayasu jehi kahan jas ahaee. so tehi bhaanti rahe sukh lahaee

Whatever command the Lord gives to whomever, that being remains happily in that very state.

प्रभु भल कीन्ही मोहि सिख दीन्ही। मरजादा पुनि तुम्हरी कीन्ही।।

Prabhu bhal keenhee mohi sikh deenhee. marajaadaa puni tumharee keenhee

The Lord has done well by giving me instruction and establishing Your proper boundaries.

ढोल गवाँर सूद्र पसु नारी। सकल ताड़ना के अधिकारी।।

Dhol gavaanr soodr pasu naaree. sakal taadanaa ke adhikaaree

Drums, fools, low-castes, animals, and women - all these are deserving of punishment.

प्रभु प्रताप मैं जाब सुखाई। उतरिहि कटकु न मोरि बड़ाई।।

Prabhu prataap main jaab sukhaaee. utarihi kataku na mori badaaee

By the Lord's grace I shall dry up, so that the army may cross - this will not be my glory.

प्रभु अग्या अपेल श्रुति गाई। करौं सो बेगि जौ तुम्हहि सोहाई।।

Prabhu agyaa apel shruti gaaee. karaun so begi jau tumhahi sohaaee

The Lord's command is absolute, as the Vedas declare - I shall quickly do whatever pleases You.