Dasaratha sends Rsyasringa and the kings and to their respective places
Full sarga summary
Dasaratha sends Rsyasringa and the kings and to their respective places -- returns to Ayodhya with his wives--birth of Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata and Satrughna -- purificatory and naming rites -- description of their virtues and characteritics -- Viswamitra comes to meet Dasaratha
Summary: IIT Kanpur, Valmiki Ramayanam, via the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (MIT).
Text
In this chapterSanskrit allTransliteration allEnglish 58 / 59Hindi allWord meanings 58 / 59Hinglish none yetMissing layers are left empty, never guessed.
nirvṛtte tu kratau tasmin hayamedhe mahātmanaḥ |
prati gṛhya amarā bhāgān pratijagmuḥ yathā āgatam ||
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महात्मन:magnanimous king Dasaratha'sतस्मिन् हयमेधेwhen Aswamedhaक्रतौsacrificeनिर्वृत्ते सतिhad been completedसुरा:devatasभागान्their share of Havisप्रतिगृह्यhaving receivedयथागतम्from wherever they cameप्रतिजग्मु:returned.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetCompleted by the magnanimous king (Dasaratha). The aswamedha and putreshti sacrifices, the devatas received their share of havis and returned to their respective abodes.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)महामना राजा दशरथ का यज्ञ समाप्त होने पर देवतालोग अपना-अपना भाग ले जैसे आये थे, वैसे लौट गये
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समाप्त दीक्षा नियमः पत्नी गण समन्वितः ।
प्रविवेश पुरीम् राजा स भृत्य बल वाहनः ॥
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पत्नीगणसमन्वित:together with his queensराजाking Dasarathaसमाप्तदीक्षानियम:having observed the rules of initiationसभृत्यबलवाहन:along with his servants, army chariotsपुरीम्city of Ayodhyaप्रविवेशentered.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetHaving completed the prescribed vows (in respect of aswamedha), king Dasaratha together with his queens returned to the city of Ayodhya accompanied by his attendants, army and chariots.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)दीक्षा का नियम समाप्त होने पर राजा अपनी पत्नियों को साथ ले सेवक, सैनिक और सवारियोंसहित पुरी में प्रविष्ट हुए
yathā arham pūjitāḥ tena rājñā ca pṛthivīśvarāḥ |
muditāḥ prayayuḥ deśān praṇamya muni puṃgavam ||
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पृथिवीश्वरा:lords of the earth, kings,तेन राज्ञा by that king (Dasaratha)यथार्हम्in a fitting mannerपूजिता:having been honouredमुदिता:pleasedमुनिपुङ्गवम्best of sages, Vasisthaप्रणम्यhaving made obeisanceदेशान्to their own countriesप्रययु:returned.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetHaving been honoured by the king (Dasaratha) in a be fitting manner, the highly pleased lords of the earth (kings) made obeisance to the best of sages (Vasishta) and returned to their own countries.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)भिन्न-भिन्न देशों के राजा भी (जो उनके यज्ञ में सम्मिलित होने के लिये आये थे) महाराज दशरथ द्वारा यथावत् सम्मानित हो मुनिवर वसिष्ठ तथा ऋष्यशृंग को प्रणाम करके प्रसन्नतापूर्वक अपने-अपने देश को चले गये
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तत: पुरात्from that townस्वपुराणिto their own townगच्छताम्set out forश्रीमताम्dignifiedतेषाम् राज्ञाम्those kings'शुभ्राणिbrightप्रहृष्टानिdelightedबलानिforcesचकाशिरेshone.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetWhen the army of the kings left the city (Ayodhya) for their own, the armed forces shone bright and cheerfl.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)अयोध्यापुरी से अपने घर को जाते हुए उन श्रीमान् नरेशों के शुभ्र सैनिक अत्यन्त हर्षमग्न होने के कारण बड़ी शोभा पा रहे थे
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गतेषु पृथिवीशेषु राजा दशरथः पुनः ।
प्रविवेश पुरीम् श्रीमान् पुरस्कृत्य द्विजोत्तमान् ॥
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पृथिवीशेषुwhen kingsगतेषु(सत्सु) departedतदाthenश्रीमान्the exaltedराजा दशरथ:king Dasarathaद्विजोत्तमान्foremost of brahminsपुरस्कृत्यpreceded by themपुरीम् प्रविवेशentered the capital city.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetAfter the departure of the rulers, the exalted king Dasaratha preceded by the foremost of brahmins entered the city (of Ayodhya).
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)उन राजाओं के विदा हो जाने पर श्रीमान् महाराज दशरथ ने श्रेष्ठ ब्राह्मणों को आगे करके अपनी पुरी में प्रवेश किया
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अथafter thatऋश्यशृङ्ग:sage Rsyasringaसुपूजित:having been duly honouredसानुयात्रेणalong his followersधीमताby the intellectualराज्ञाking Romapadaअन्वीयमान:was being accompaniedशान्तया सार्धम्with Santaप्रययौset out.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetHaving been duly honoured by king Dasaratha, sage Rsyasringa with his wife Santa accompanied by the wise king Romapada and his followers set out for his country.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)राजा द्वारा अत्यन्त सम्मानित हो ऋष्यशृंग मुनि भी शान्ता के साथ अपने स्थान को चले गये। उस समय सेवकोंसहित बुद्धिमान् महाराज दशरथ कुछ दूर तक उनके पीछे-पीछे उन्हें पहुँचाने गये थे
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एवम् विसृज्य तान् सर्वान् राजा संपूर्ण मानसः ।
उवास सुखितः तत्र पुत्र उत्पत्तिम् विचिंतयन् ॥
evam visṛjya tān sarvān rājā saṃpūrṇa mānasaḥ |
uvāsa sukhitaḥ tatra putra utpattim viciṃtayan ||
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राजाking Dasarathaएवम्in this mannerतान् सर्वान्all of themविसृज्यhaving sent themसम्पूर्णमानस:with composed mindपुत्रोत्पत्तिम्about begetting sonsविचिन्तयन्thinkingतत्रthereसुखित: उवासlived happily.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetWhen they (guests) all departed in this manner, Dasaratha with his desire fulfilled, his thought centred on begetting sons lived happily.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)इस प्रकार उन सब अतिथियों को विदा करके सफल मनोरथ हुए राजा दशरथ पुत्रोत्पत्ति की प्रतीक्षा करते हुए वहाँ बड़े सुख से रहने लगे
tato yajñe samāpte tu ṛtūnām ṣaṭ samatyayuḥ |
tataḥ ca dvādaśe māse caitre nāvamike tithau ||
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तत:thenयज्ञेwhen sacrificeसमाप्तेwas completedऋतूनाम्of seasonsषट्sixसमत्ययु:were spentतत:thenद्वादशे मासेin twelfth monthचैत्रेin Chaitra monthनावमिके तिथौon the nineth day of the rising Moonअदितिदैवत्येpresided by Aditi as devataनक्षत्रेwhen the star (Punarvasu)was in ascendentपञ्चसु ग्रहेषुand the five planets (Sun, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter and Venus)स्वोच्चसंस्थेषुin their own exalted housesकर्कटे लग्नेin Karkata Lagnaवाक्पतौwhen Brihaspatiइन्दुना सहalong with Moonप्रोद्यमानेwas risingकौसल्याKausalyaजगन्नाथम्lord of the entire universeसर्वलोकनमस्कृतम्bowed to by all the worldsसर्वलक्षणसंयुतम्adorned with all the characteristicsविष्णो:Vishnu'sअर्धम्facetमहाभागम्highly fortunateऐक्ष्वाकुवर्धनम्perpetuating the Ikshvaku raceरामम्Ramaपुत्रम्as his sonअजनयत्gave birth .
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetSix seasons (one year) passed after the completion of the sacrifice. In the twelfth month of Chaitra on the ninth day (of the bright fortnight), with Aditi as presiding deity when the star Punarvasu was in the ascendent and the five planets Sun, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter and Venus, were exalted in their own house in karkata lagna, when Brihaspati was in conjunction with the Moon, Kausalya gave birth to a son: a facet of Visnu, Lord of the entire universe who received obeisance from all the worlds and was adorned with all auspicious signs, the venerable one to perpetuate the Ikshvaku race.
This translation covers verses 18.8–18.10 together.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)यज्ञ-समाप्ति के पश्चात् जब छः ऋतुएँ बीत गयीं, तब बारहवें मास में चैत्र के शुक्लपक्ष की नवमी तिथि को पुनर्वसु नक्षत्र एवं कर्क लग्न में कौसल्यादेवी ने दिव्य लक्षणों से युक्त, सर्वलोकवन्दित जगदीश्वर श्रीराम को जन्म दिया। उस समय (सूर्य, मंगल, शनि, गुरु और शुक्रये) पाँच ग्रह अपने-अपने उच्च स्थान में विद्यमान थे तथा लग्न में चन्द्रमा के साथ बृहस्पति विराजमान थे
This Hindi translation covers verses 18.8–18.10 together.
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कौसल्याKausalyaअमिततेजसाby one with immeasurable lustreतेन पुत्रेणby that sonदेवानाम्among devatas, by the foremost,वज्रपाणिना by the wielder of Thunderbolt, Indraअदिति: यथाlike Aditiशुशुभेlooked resplendent.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetKausalya glowed with the undiminished lustre of her son, just as Aditi with her son Indra, the foremost among the gods and the wielder of thunder.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)वे विष्णुस्वरूप हविष्य या खीर के आधे भाग से प्रकट हुए थे। कौसल्या के महाभाग पुत्र श्रीराम इक्ष्वाकुकुल का आनन्द बढ़ाने वाले थे। उनके नेत्रों में कुछ-कुछ लालिमा थी। उनके ओठ लाल, भुजाएँ बड़ी-बड़ी और स्वर दुन्दुभि के शब्द के समान गम्भीर था
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सत्यपराक्रम:having truthful prowessसाक्षात्manifestlyविष्णो:Visnu'sचतुर्भाग:fourth partसर्वै: गुणै:with every kind of virtueसमुदित:united withभरतो नामnamed Bharataकैकेय्याम्of Kaikeyiजज्ञेwas born.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetAs an incarnation of the fourth part of Visnu, imbued with all virtues, and armed with truth Bharata was born to Kaikeyi.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)उस अमिततेजस्वी पुत्र से महारानी कौसल्या की बड़ी शोभा हुई, ठीक उसी तरह, जैसे सुरश्रेष्ठ वज्रपाणि इन्द्र से देवमाता अदिति सुशोभित हुई थीं
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भरतो नाम कैकेय्याम् जज्ञे सत्य पराक्रमः ।
साक्षात् विष्णोः चतुर्थ भागः सर्वैः समुदितो गुणैः ॥
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
अथthenसुमित्राSumitraवीरौheroicसर्वास्त्रकुशलौskilled in the use of all weaponsविष्णो:Visnu'sअर्धसमन्वितौhaving facets of Visnuलक्ष्मणशत्रुघ्नौLakshmana and Satrughnaसुतौsonsअजनयत्gave birth.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetSumitra gave birth to Lakshmana and Satrughna who were heroic, skilled in the use of all weapons and endowed with the facets of Visnu.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)तदनन्तर कैकेयी से सत्यपराक्रमी भरत का जन्म हुआ, जो साक्षात् भगवान् विष्णु के (स्वरूपभूत पायस-खीर के) चतुर्थांश से भी न्यून भाग से प्रकट हुए थे। ये समस्त सद्गुणों से सम्पन्न थे
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अथ लक्ष्मण शत्रुघ्नौ सुमित्रा अजनयत् सुतौ ।
वीरौ सर्व अस्त्र कुशलौ विष्णोः अर्ध समन्वितौ ॥
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प्रसन्नधी:of pure intellectभरत:Bharataपुष्येwhen the Pushya star was in ascendantमीनलग्नेin Meena lagnaजात:was bornसौमित्रीsons of Sumitraसार्पेin Aslesha starकुलीरेin the Karkata lagnaरवौwhen Sunअभ्युदितेis risingजातौwere born.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetBharata endowed with pure intellect was born in meena lagna when pushya was in the ascendant. Lakshmana and Satrughna were born in karkata lagna with the star aslesha .
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)इसके बाद रानी सुमित्रा ने लक्ष्मण और शत्रुघ्न -इन दो पुत्रों को जन्म दिया। ये दोनों वीर साक्षात् भगवान् विष्णु के अर्धभाग से सम्पन्न और सब प्रकार के अस्त्रों की विद्या में कुशल थे
puṣye jātaḥ tu bharato mīna lagne prasanna dhīḥ |
sārpe jātau tu saumitrī kuLīre abhyudite ravau ||
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गुणवन्त:endowed with every good qualityअनुरूपा:worthyरुच्याin brightnessप्रोष्ठपदोपमा:resembling Purva Bhaadra, Uttara Bhaadra starsमहात्मान:highly nobleराज्ञ:King'sचत्वार:fourपुत्रा:sonsपृथक्successivelyजज्ञिरेwere born In this manner.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetFour worthy sons were successively born to the noble king (Dasaratha), endowed with all virtuous, resembling purvabhadra and uttarabhadra stars in brightness.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)भरत सदा प्रसन्नचित्त रहते थे। उनका जन्म पुष्य नक्षत्र तथा मीन लग्न में हुआ था। सुमित्रा के दोनों पुत्र आश्लेषा नक्षत्र और कर्कलग्न में उत्पन्न हुए थे। उस समय सूर्य अपने उच्च स्थान में विराजमान थे
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गन्धर्वा:gandharvasकलम्melodiouslyजगुःsangअप्सरोगणा:groups of apsarasननृतु:dancedदेवदुन्दुभय:celestial kettle drumsनेदु:soundedखात्from the skyपुष्पवृष्टिश्चshowers of flowersच्युताwas releasedअयोध्यायाम्in the city of Ayodhyaजनाकुल:tumult of menमहान्greatउत्सवश्च आसीत्festivities took place.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThe gandharvas sang melodiously. Groups of apsaras danced. Celestial kettledrums were sounded. Flowers were showered from the sky. Men througed to Ayodhya to witness the festivities.
This translation covers verses 18.16–18.17 together.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)राजा दशरथ के ये चारों महामनस्वी पुत्र पृथक्पृथक गुणों से सम्पन्न और सुन्दर थे। ये भाद्रपदा नामक चार तारों के समान कान्तिमान् थे* * प्रोष्ठपदा कहते हैं-भाद्रपदा नक्षत्र को। उसके दो भेद हैं -पूर्वभाद्रपदा और उत्तरभाद्रपदा। इन दोनों में दो-दो तारे हैं। यह बात ज्यौतिषशास्त्र में प्रसिद्ध है। (रा०ति०)
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जगुः कलम् च गंधर्वा ननृतुः च अप्सरो गणाः ।
देव दुंदुभयो नेदुः पुष्प वृष्टिः च खात् पतत् ॥
jaguḥ kalam ca gaṃdharvā nanṛtuḥ ca apsaro gaṇāḥ |
deva duṃdubhayo neduḥ puṣpa vṛṣṭiḥ ca khāt patat ||
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)इनके जन्म के समय गन्धर्वो ने मधुर गीत गाये। अप्सराओं ने नृत्य किया। देवताओं की दुन्दुभियाँ बजने लगीं तथा आकाश से फूलों की वर्षा होने लगी
HinglishWord meanings are shown with verse 18.16English is translated together with verse 18.16
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उत्सवः च महान् आसीत् अयोध्यायाम् जनाकुलः ।
रथ्याः च जन संबाधा नट नर्तक संकुलाः ॥
utsavaḥ ca mahān āsīt ayodhyāyām janākulaḥ |
rathyāḥ ca jana saṃbādhā naṭa nartaka saṃkulāḥ ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
रथ्या:highwaysजनसम्बाधा:thickly populated by menनटनर्तकसङ्कुला:thronged by actors and dancersगायनैश्चby singersवादनै:by performers on different instrumentsतथाandअपरै:by other euologists and genealogistsविराविण्य:were resounding with noise.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThe highways were crowded with men, thronged by actors and dancers. The voices of singers, performers on different instruments, eulogists and genealogists reverberated.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)अयोध्या में बहुत बड़ा उत्सव हुआ। मनुष्यों की भारी भीड़ एकत्र हुई। गलियाँ और सड़कें लोगों से खचाखच भरी थीं। बहुत-से नट और नर्तक वहाँ अपनी कलाएँ दिखा रहे थे
Hinglish
18.19VR-1-18-19
गायनैः च विराविण्यो वादनैः च तथ अपरैः ।
विरेजुर् विपुलाः तत्र सर्व रत्न समन्विताः ॥
gāyanaiḥ ca virāviṇyo vādanaiḥ ca tatha aparaiḥ |
virejur vipulāḥ tatra sarva ratna samanvitāḥ ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
राजाkingसूतमागधवन्दिनाम्for bards, euologists and genealogistsप्रदेयान् चgifts fit to be bestowedददौgaveब्राह्मणेभ्य:for brahminsवित्तम्wealthसहस्रश:in thousandsगोधनानिkineददौgave.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThe king distributed deserving gifts to priests, euologists and genealogists. He gave brahmins in charity thousands of cows and other valuables.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)वहाँ सब ओर गाने-बजाने वाले तथा दूसरे लोगों के शब्द गूंज रहे थे। दीन-दुःखियों के लिये लुटाये गये सब प्रकार के रत्न वहाँ बिखरे पड़े थे
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
तथाandएकादशाहम्eleven daysअतीत्यhaving completedनामकर्मnaming ceremonyअकरोत्he (Vasishta) performedमहात्मानम्illustrious oneज्येष्ठम्eldest sonरामम्as Ramaकैकयीसुतम्the son of Kaikeyiभरतम्as Bharataसौमित्रिम्a son of Sumitraलक्ष्मणमितिas Lakshmanaअपरम्the other sonशत्रुघ्नम्as Satrughnaपरमप्रीत:highly delightedवसिष्ठ:Vasishtaतदाthenनामानि कृतवान्gave names.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetAfter a lapse of eleven days, the naming ceremony was performed. Highly delighted preceptor Vasishta named Kausalya's son Rama, Kaikeyi's son Bharata, one son of Sumitra, Lakshmana and the other Satrughna.
This translation covers verses 18.20–18.21 together.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)राजा दशरथ ने सूत, मागध और वन्दीजनों को देने योग्य पुरस्कार दिये तथा ब्राह्मणों को धन एवं सहस्रों गोधन प्रदान किये
Hinglish
18.21VR-1-18-21
अतीत्य एकादश आहम् तु नाम कर्म तथा अकरोत् ।
ज्येष्ठम् रामम् महात्मानम् भरतम् कैकयी सुतम् ॥
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)ग्यारह दिन बीतने पर महाराजने बालकों का नामकरण संस्कार किया। उस समय महर्षि वसिष्ठ ने प्रसन्नता के साथ सबके नाम रखे। उन्होंने ज्येष्ठ पुत्र का नाम ‘राम’ रखा। श्रीराम महात्मा (परमात्मा) थे। कैकेयीकुमार का नाम भरत तथा सुमित्रा के एक पुत्र का नाम लक्ष्मण और दूसरे का शत्रुघ्न निश्चित किया * रामायणतिलक के निर्माता ने मूल के एकादशाह शब्द को सूतक के अन्तिम दिन का उपलक्षण माना है। उनका कहना है कि यदि ऐसा न माना जाय तो ‘क्षत्रियस्य द्वादशाहं सूतकम्’ (क्षत्रिय को बारह दिनों का सूतक लगता है) इस स्मृतिवाक्य से विरोध होगा; अतः रामजन्म के बारह दिन बीत जाने के बाद तेरहवें दिन राजा ने नामकरण-संस्कार किया ऐसा मानना चाहिये
This Hindi translation covers verses 18.21–18.22 together.
HinglishWord meanings are shown with verse 18.20English is translated together with verse 18.20
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
ब्राह्मणान्brahminsपौरान्inhabitants of the cityजानपदानपिalso rural folkभोजयामासwere offeredब्राह्मणानाम्for Brahminsअमितम्unlimitedबहुabundantरत्नौघम्heaps of jewelsअददात्bestowedतेषाम्for themजन्मक्रियादीनिrites to be performed at the time of birthसर्वकर्माणिand all other ritesअकारयत्were made to be performed.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetBrahmins as well as inhabitants of the city and rural areas were feasted. (Dasaratha) bestowed on brahmins unlimited and abundant jewels in charity. The rites at the time of birth and all other rites (associated with the newborn) were duly performed.
HinglishHindi is translated together with verse 18.21
brāhmaṇān bhojayāmāsa paurān jānapadān api |
udadad brāhmaṇānām ca ratnaugham amalam bahu ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
तेषाम्amongst all of themज्येष्ठ:eldestराम:Ramaकेतुरिवlike flagपितु:for his father भूय: exceedinglyरतिकर:causing pleasureस्वयम्भूरिवlike Brahmaभूतानाम्for all living beingsसम्मत:बभूवbecame highly respectable .
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetAmong them, Rama like the exalted flag, became dear to his father like Brahma he was highly respected by all living beings.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)राजा ने ब्राह्मणों, पुरवासियों तथा जनपदवासियों को भी भोजन कराया। ब्राह्मणों को बहुत-से उज्ज्व ल रत्नसमूह दान किये
Hinglish
18.24VR-1-18-24
तेषाम् जन्म क्रिय आदीनि सर्व कर्माणि अकारयत् ।
तेषाम् केतुः इव ज्येष्ठो रामो रतिकरः पितुः ॥
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
सर्वेall of themवेदविद:wellversed in vedasशूरा:were heroicसर्वेallलोकहितेin the welfare of peopleरता:devotedसर्वेallज्ञानोपसम्पन्ना:endowed with knowledgeसर्वेallगुणै:with virtuesसमुदिता:were furnished with.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetAll the sons (of Dasaratha) became wellversed in the Vedas. They were heroic, endowed with knowledge and virtues and were devoted to the welfare of the people.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)महर्षि वसिष्ठ ने समय-समयपर राजा से उन बालकों के जातकर्म आदि सभी संस्कार करवाये थे। उन सबमें श्रीरामचन्द्रजी ज्येष्ठ होने के साथ ही अपने कुल की कीर्ति-ध्वजा को फहराने वाली पताका के समान थे। वे अपने पिता की प्रसन्नता को बढानेवाले थे
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
तेषामपिamong all of them alsoमहातेजा:highly lustrousसत्यपराक्रम:truly mightyराम:Ramaनिर्मल:free from moral taintsशशाङ्क:इवlike moonसर्वस्य लोकस्य इष्ट:was dear to the entire world.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetAmong them the highly lustrous and truly mighty Rama was stainless (in character). He was auspicious to the entire world like the Moon.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)सभी भूतों के लिये वे स्वयम्भू ब्रह्माजी के समान विशेष प्रिय थे। राजा के सभी पुत्र वेदों के विद्वान् और शूरवीर थे। सब-के-सब लोकहितकारी कार्यों में संलग्न रहते थे
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
गजस्कन्धेon mounting elephantsअश्वपृष्ठे चwhile riding on the back of horseरथचर्यासुgoing about in chariotsसम्मत:has been accepted as skilledधनुर्वेदे चin archery alsoनिरत:always engagedपितृश्शुश्रूषणेin service of his parentsरत:was devoted.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetAccepted as skilled in mounting elephants, riding horses, driving chariots and also in archery, he was always emgaged in the service of his parents.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)सभी ज्ञानवान् और समस्त सद्गुणों से सम्पन्न थे। उनमें भी सत्यपराक्रमी श्रीरामचन्द्रजी सबसे अधिक तेजस्वी और सब लोगों के विशेष प्रिय थे। वे निष्कलङ्क चन्द्रमा के समान शोभा पाते थे। उन्होंने हाथी के कंधे और घोड़े की पीठपर बैठने तथा रथ हाँकने की कला में भी सम्मानपूर्ण स्थान । प्राप्त किया था। वे सदा धनुर्वेद का अभ्यास करते और पिताजी की सेवा में लगे रहते थे
This Hindi translation covers verses 18.26–18.27 together.
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
लक्ष्मिवर्धन:causing prosperity to growलक्ष्मण:Lakshmanaबाल्यात् प्रभृतिfrom his childhoodलोकरामस्यfor a man of delight of the worldज्येष्ठस्यof the eldestभ्रातु:of the brotherरामस्यin the matter of Ramaनित्यश:alwaysसुस्निग्ध:remained very friendly .
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetRight from his very childhood Lakshmana, an enhancer of fortune, always remained very attached to his eldest brother Rama, the delight of the world.
HinglishHindi is translated together with verse 18.26
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
लक्ष्मिसम्पन्न:possessed of auspiciousnessलक्ष्मण:Lakshmanaशरीरत: अपिeven by offering his bodyसर्वप्रियकर:doing every thing dear to himतस्य रामस्यfor that Ramaअपर:anotherबहि: प्राण इवlike life moving outside (his body).
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetLakshmana, possessed of fortune, was the dearest to his brother than his own body. As though he was his life without.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)लक्ष्मी की वृद्धि करने वाले लक्ष्मण बाल्यावस्था से ही श्रीरामचन्द्रजी के प्रति अत्यन्त अनुराग रखते थे। वे अपने बड़े भाई लोकाभिराम श्रीराम का सदा ही प्रिय करते थे और शरीर से भी उनकी सेवा में ही जुटे रहते थे
This Hindi translation covers verses 18.28–18.29 together.
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
पुरुषोत्तमःgreatest among men( Rama)तेन विनाwithout Lakshmanaनिद्राम्sleepन लभतेdid not obtainउपानीतम्having been presentedमृष्टम्best cookedअन्नं चfoodतं विनाwithout himन हि अश्नातिwould not partake the same.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetRama, the greatest among men would not sleep without Lakshmana's company. He would not partake even the choicest food minus to him.
HinglishHindi is translated together with verse 18.28
18.30VR-1-18-30
लक्ष्मणो लक्ष्मि संपन्नो बहिः प्राण इव अपरः ।
न च तेन विना निद्राम् लभते पुरुषोत्तमः ॥
lakṣmaṇo lakṣmi saṃpanno bahiḥ prāṇa iva aparaḥ |
na ca tena vinā nidrām labhate puruṣottamaḥ ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
राघव:Raghavaहयम्horse backआरूढ:mounting onयदाwheneverमृगयाम्for huntingयातिgoesतदाthenस:Lakshmanaधनु: परिपालयन्holding bow in his handएनम्him (Rama)पृष्ठत:behindअन्वेतिfollowed.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetWhenever Raghava (Rama) went hunting into the forest, riding the horse, Lakshmana used to follow him holding bow and arrows (in his hand).
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)शोभासम्पन्न लक्ष्मण श्रीरामचन्द्रजी के लिये बाहर विचरने वाले दूसरे प्राण के समान थे। पुरुषोत्तम श्रीराम को उनके बिना नींद भी नहीं आती थी। यदि उनके पास उत्तम भोजन लाया जाता तो श्रीरामचन्द्रजी उसमें से लक्ष्मण को दिये बिना नहीं खाते थे
Hinglish
18.31VR-1-18-31
मृष्टम् अन्नम् उपानीतम् अश्नाति न हि तम् विना ।
यदा हि हयम् आरूढो मृगयाम् याति राघवः ॥
mṛṣṭam annam upānītam aśnāti na hi tam vinā |
yadā hi hayam ārūḍho mṛgayām yāti rāghavaḥ ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
लक्ष्मणावरज:younger brother of Lakshmanaस: शत्रुघ्न:that Satrughnaभरतस्यापिfor Bharata alsoनित्यम्alwaysप्राणै:(more than his) lifeप्रियतर:was dearerतस्य च आसीत्for Satrughna alsoतथाin that mannerप्रिय:became dear( to Bharata).
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetIn a similar manner Satrughna, younger brother of Lakshmana, became dearer than his own life to Bharata. Similarly, Bharata also was dear to Satrughna.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)जब श्रीरामचन्द्रजी घोड़े पर चढ़कर शिकार खेलने के लिये जाते, उस समय लक्ष्मण धनुष लेकर उनके शरीर की रक्षा करते हुए पीछे-पीछे जाते थे। इसी प्रकार लक्ष्मण के छोटे भाई शत्रुघ्न भरतजी को प्राणों से भी अधिक प्रिय थे और वे भी भरतजी को सदा प्राणों से भी अधिक प्रिय मानते थे
This Hindi translation covers verses 18.31–18.32 together.
Hinglish
18.32VR-1-18-32
अथ एनम् पृष्ठतः अभ्येति स धनुः परिपालयन् ।
भरतस्य अपि शत्रुघ्नो लक्ष्मण अवरजो हि सः ॥
atha enam pṛṣṭhataḥ abhyeti sa dhanuḥ paripālayan |
bharatasya api śatrughno lakṣmaṇa avarajo hi saḥ ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
स: दशरथ:Dasarathaमहाभागै:by the very fortunate onesचतुर्भि:fourपुत्रै:by sonsपितामह:Brahmaदेवै: इवlike devatasपरमप्रीत: बभूवwas highly pleased.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetWith his very fortunate sons, Dasaratha was highly pleased like Brahma was with the gods.
HinglishHindi is translated together with verse 18.31
18.33VR-1-18-33
प्राणैः प्रियतरो नित्यम् तस्य च आसीत् तथा प्रियः ।
स चतुर्भिः महाभागैः पुत्रैः दशरथः प्रियैः ॥
prāṇaiḥ priyataro nityam tasya ca āsīt tathā priyaḥ |
sa caturbhiḥ mahābhāgaiḥ putraiḥ daśarathaḥ priyaiḥ ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
तेtheyयदाwhenज्ञानसम्पन्ना:were enriched with knowledgeसर्वैः गुणै:by all virtuesसमुदिता:unitedह्रीमन्त:modestकीर्तिमन्तश्चrenownedसर्वज्ञा:knower of all thingsदीर्घदर्शिन:farsightedएवंin this mannerप्रभावानाम्having such facultiesदीप्ततेजसाम्of the men of shining gloryतेषां सर्वेषाम्in their matterपिता दशरथ:father Dasarathaलोकाधिप:lord of the worldsब्रह्मा यथाlike Brahmaहृष्ट:rejoiced.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetAll his sons were enriched with knowledge and endowed with all virtues. They were modest, renowned, omniscient and farsighted. Dasaratha rejoiced at the sight of those glorious sons with such faculties and looked like Brahma, Lord of the worlds.
This translation covers verses 18.33–18.34 together.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)इन चार महान् भाग्यशाली प्रिय पुत्रों से राजा दशरथ को बड़ी प्रसन्नता प्राप्त होती थी, ठीक वैसे ही जैसे चार देवताओं (दिक्पालों) से ब्रह्माजी को प्रसन्नता होती है
Hinglish
18.34VR-1-18-34
बभूव परम प्रीतो देवैः इव पितामहः ।
ते यदा ज्ञान संपन्नाः सर्वैः समुदिता गुणैः ॥
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)वे सब बालक जब समझदार हुए, तब समस्त सद्गुणों से सम्पन्न हो गये। वे सभी लज्जाशील, यशस्वी, सर्वज्ञ और दूरदर्शी थे। ऐसे प्रभावशालीऔर अत्यन्त तेजस्वी उन सभी पुत्रों की प्राप्ति से राजा दशरथ लोकेश्वर ब्रह्मा की भाँति बहुत प्रसन्न थे
This Hindi translation covers verses 18.34–18.35 together.
HinglishWord meanings are shown with verse 18.33English is translated together with verse 18.33
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
तेtheyमनुजव्याघ्रा अपिalso tigers among menवैदिकाध्ययनेin the study of vedasरता:were engagedपितृशुश्रूषणरता:intent on doing service to their parentsधनुर्वेदेin the archery alsoनिष्ठिता:were proficient.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThey (like) tigers among men, were fond of the study of the Vedas and were always engaged in the service of their parents. They were also proficient in the science of archery.
HinglishHindi is translated together with verse 18.34
18.36VR-1-18-36
पिता दशरथो हृष्टो ब्रह्मा लोकाधिपो यथा ।
ते च अपि मनुज व्याघ्रा वैदिक अध्ययने रताः ॥
pitā daśaratho hṛṣṭo brahmā lokādhipo yathā |
te ca api manuja vyāghrā vaidika adhyayane ratāḥ ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
अथthereafterधर्मात्माthe virtuousराजा दशरथ:king Dasarathaसोपाध्याय:along with priestsसबान्धव:along with relativesतेषाम्theirदारक्रियां प्रतिmarriageचिन्तयामासwas engaged in the thought .
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThen the virtuous king Dasaratha deliberated with his priests and kinsmen about the marriage of his sons.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)वे पुरुषसिंह राजकुमार प्रतिदिन वेदों के स्वाध्याय, पिता की सेवा तथा धनुर्वेद के अभ्यास में दत्त-चित्त रहते थे
Hinglish
18.37VR-1-18-37
पितृ शुश्रूषण रता धनुर् वेदे च निष्टिताः ।
अथ राजा दशरथः तेषाम् दार क्रियाम् प्रति ॥
pitṛ śuśrūṣaṇa ratā dhanur vede ca niṣṭitāḥ |
atha rājā daśarathaḥ teṣām dāra kriyām prati ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
महात्मन:of the noble mindedतस्यking Dasarathaमन्त्रिमध्येin the midst of counsellorsचिन्तयमानस्यwhile he was thinkingमहातेजा:highly illustrious kingविश्वामित्र: महामुनि:ascetic Viswamitraअभ्यगच्छत्arrived.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetWhile the nobleminded king was thus deliberating in the midst of his counsellors, there arrived the effulgent ascetic Viswamitra.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)एक दिन धर्मात्मा राजा दशरथ पुरोहित तथा बन्धु-बान्धवों के साथ बैठकर पुत्रों के विवाह के विषय में विचार कर रहे थे। मन्त्रियों के बीच में विचार करते हुए उन महामनानरेशके यहाँ महातेजस्वी महामुनि विश्वामित्र पधारे
This Hindi translation covers verses 18.37–18.38 together.
Hinglish
18.38VR-1-18-38
चिंतयामास धर्मात्मा सह उपाध्यायः स बान्धवः ।
तस्य चिंतयमानस्य मंत्रि मध्ये महात्मनः ॥
ciṃtayāmāsa dharmātmā saha upādhyāyaḥ sa bāndhavaḥ |
tasya ciṃtayamānasya maṃtri madhye mahātmanaḥ ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
स:heराज्ञ:king'sदर्शनाकाङ्क्षीdesirous of seeingद्वाराध्यक्षान्door keepersउवाच हaddressed saying, "गाधिन: Gadhi'sसुतम्sonकौशिकम्born in the line of Kusikaमाम्meप्राप्तम्having arrivedशीघ्रम्speedilyआख्यातdeclare".
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetDesirous of seeing the king (Dasaratha) he accosted the doorkeepers, saying "Inform the king quickly about the arrival of Viswamitra, the son of Gadhi born in the line of Kusika".
HinglishHindi is translated together with verse 18.37
18.39VR-1-18-39
अभ्यागच्छत् महातेजा विश्वामित्रो महामुनिः ।
स राज्ञो दर्शन आकांक्षी द्वार अध्यक्षान् उवाच ह ॥
abhyāgacchat mahātejā viśvāmitro mahāmuniḥ |
sa rājño darśana ākāṃkṣī dvāra adhyakṣān uvāca ha ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
तत् वचनम्those wordsश्रुत्वाhaving heardसर्वेall of themसम्भ्रान्तमनस:with excited mindsतेन वाक्येनby that statementचोदिता:promptedराज्ञ:king'sवेश्मapartmentत्रासात्due to fearप्रदुद्रुवुःhastened.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetOn hearing those words (of Viswamitra) all of them prompted by fear because of left for the royal apartment with excited minds and hurried steps.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)वे राजा से मिलना चाहते थे। उन्होंने द्वारपालों से कहा—’तुमलोग शीघ्र जाकर महाराज को यह सूचना दो कि कुशिकवंशी गाधिपुत्र विश्वामित्र आये हैं’
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
तदाthenतेtheyराजभवनम्towards royal palaceगत्वाhaving goneतदाthenविश्वामित्रम् ऋषिम्maharshi Viswamitraप्राप्तम्having comeऐक्ष्वाकवेto the king belonging to Ikshvaku raceनृपायto king Dasarathaआवेदयामासु:communicated.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetHaving reached the royal hall, they reported to the king (Dasaratha), descendant of the Ikshvakus about the arrival of sage Viswamitra.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)उनकी यह बात सुनकर वे द्वारपाल दौड़े हुए राजा के दरबार में गये। वे सब विश्वामित्र के उस वाक्य से प्रेरित होकर मन-ही-मन घबराये हुए थे
Hinglish
18.41VR-1-18-41
संभ्रान्त मनसः सर्वे तेन वाक्येन चोदिताः ।
ते गत्वा राज भवनम् विश्वामित्रम् ऋषिम् तदा ॥
saṃbhrānta manasaḥ sarve tena vākyena coditāḥ |
te gatvā rāja bhavanam viśvāmitram ṛṣim tadā ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
तेषाम्theirsतत् वचनम्those wordsश्रुत्वाhaving heardहृष्ट:immensely pleasedसपुरोधा:together with his preceptorsसमाहित:with absorbed mindतम्himवासव:Indraब्रह्माणमिवlike Brahmaप्रत्युज्जगामwent forth to receive him.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetHaving heard their words, Dasaratha in great joy went forth together with his preceptors to receive him like Indra receiving Brahma.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)राजा के दरबार में पहुँचकर उन्होंने इक्ष्वाकुकुलनन्दन अवधनरेश से कहा—’महाराज! महर्षि विश्वामित्र पधारे हैं’
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
तत:thenराजाkingज्वलितम्shiningदीप्त्याwith radianceतापसंasceticसंशितव्रतम्who had fulfilled his vowsतम्himदृष्ट्वाhaving seenप्रहृष्टवदन:with cheerful countenanceअर्घ्यम्respectable offeringsउपहारयत्offered.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetSeeing Viswamitra, shining with the power of his penance fulfilled the king with a cheerful countenance made offerings with due respect.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)उनकी वह बात सुनकर राजा सावधान हो गये। उन्होंने पुरोहित को साथ लेकर बड़े हर्ष के साथ उनकी अगवानी की, मानो देवराज इन्द्र ब्रह्माजी का स्वागत कर रहे हों
prati ujjagāma saṃhṛṣṭo brahmāṇam iva vāsavaḥ |
tam dṛṣṭvā jvalitam dīptyā tapasam saṃśita vratam ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
स:heशास्त्रदृष्टेनas shown in the scripturesकर्मणाby religious ritesराज्ञ:of the kingअर्घ्यम्offeringsप्रतिगृह्यhaving receivedनराधिपम्kingकुशलं चwelfare of the kingdomअव्ययंprosperityपर्यपृच्छत्enquired.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetViswamitra received the offerings as ordained in the scriptures and enquired from the king about the welfare and prosperity of his kingdom.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)विश्वामित्रजी कठोर व्रत का पालन करने वाले तपस्वी थे। वे अपने तेज से प्रज्वलित हो रहे थे। उनका दर्शन करके राजा का मुख प्रसन्नता से खिल उठा और उन्होंने महर्षि को अर्घ्य निवेदन किया
Hinglish
18.44VR-1-18-44
प्रहृष्ट वदनो राजा ततः अर्घ्यम् उपहारयत् ।
स राज्ञः प्रतिगृह्य अर्घ्यम् शास्त्र दृष्टेन कर्मणा ॥
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
सुधार्मिक:exceedingly virtuousकौशिक:Viswamitraराज्ञ:King'sपुरेin the citiesकोशेin treasuryजनपदेin the villagesबान्धवेषुamong relativesसुहृत्सु चamong friendsकुशलम्welfareपर्यपृच्छत्enquired.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThe exceedingly virtuous sage Viswamitra enquired from the king about the treasury welfare of his subjects living in cities and villages, and the well being of his friends and relatives.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)राजा का वह अर्घ्य शास्त्रीय विधि के अनुसार स्वीकार करके महर्षि ने उनसे कुशल-मंगल पूछा
Hinglish
18.45VR-1-18-45
कुशलम् च अव्ययम् च एव पर्य पृच्छत् नराधिपम् ।
पुरे कोशे जनपदे बान्धवेषु सुहृत्सु च ॥
kuśalam ca avyayam ca eva parya pṛcchat narādhipam |
pure kośe janapade bāndhaveṣu suhṛtsu ca ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
सामन्ता:tributary kingsसर्वेallतेto youअपि सन्नता:are they submissiveरिपव:enemiesजिता:are conqueredतेto youदैवतं कर्मrites for propitiating godsमानुषं चापिservice to humanityसाधुrightlyअनुष्ठितम्performed.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetAre the tributary kings submissive to you? Have you conquered your enemies? Are the rites for propitiating gods and the services to humanity performed rightly?
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)धर्मात्मा विश्वामित्र ने क्रमशः राजा के नगर, खजाना, राज्य, बन्धु-बान्धव तथा मित्रवर्गआदि के विषय में कुशल प्रश्न किया-
kuśalam kauśiko rājñaḥ paryapṛcchat sudhārmikaḥ |
api te saṃnatāḥ sarve sāmaṃta ripavo jitāḥ ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
मुनिपुङ्गव:the foremost of ascetis,Viswamitraवसिष्ठं चVasistha alsoतान् महाभागान्all those distinguished menऋषींश्चsages alsoयथान्यायम्according to customary protocolसमागम्यhaving approachedकुशलम्welfareउवाचspoke (enquired).
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThe foremost of ascetis, Viswamitra approached Vasishta and all other distinguised sages following the protocal and enquired about their welfare.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)‘राजन् आपके राज्य की सीमा के निकट रहने वाले शत्रु राजा आपके समक्ष नतमस्तक तो हैं? आपने उनपर विजय तो प्राप्त की है न? आपके यज्ञयाग आदि देवकर्म और अतिथिसत्कार आदि मनुष्यकर्म तो अच्छी तरह सम्पन्न होते हैं न?’
Hinglish
18.47VR-1-18-47
दैवम् च मानुषम् च एव कर्म ते साधु अनुष्टितम् ।
वसिष्ठम् च समागम्य कुशलम् मुनिपुंगवः ॥
daivam ca mānuṣam ca eva karma te sādhu anuṣṭitam |
vasiṣṭham ca samāgamya kuśalam munipuṃgavaḥ ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
सर्वेall of themहृष्टमनस:with gladdened heartsतस्य राज्ञ:that king'sनिवेशनम्royal palaceविविशु:enteredतत्रthereयथार्हत:according to their statusmeritपूजिता:having been honouredनिषेदुश्चsat down.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetAll of them with gladdened hearts entered the royal palace and sat down, in accordance with their position after having been duly honoured by the king.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)इसके बाद महाभाग मुनिवर विश्वामित्र ने वसिष्ठजी तथा अन्यान्य ऋषियों से मिलकर उन सबका यथावत् कुशल-समाचार पूछा
Hinglish
18.48VR-1-18-48
ऋषीम् च तान् यथा न्यायम् महाभाग उवाच ह ।
ते सर्वे हृष्ट मनसः तस्य राज्ञो निवेशनम् ॥
ṛṣīm ca tān yathā nyāyam mahābhāga uvāca ha |
te sarve hṛṣṭa manasaḥ tasya rājño niveśanam ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
अथthereafterपरमोदार:highly generousराजाking Dasarathaहृष्टमना:wellpleasedतम् महामुनिम्that great sageविश्वामित्रम्Visvamitraअभिपूजयन्while worshippingहृष्ट:with joyउवाचspoke৷৷
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThen the munificent king, very much (at Viswamitra's arrival) pleased offered him a happy hospitality and spoke:
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)फिर वे सब लोग प्रसन्नचित्त होकर राजा के दरबार में गये और उनके द्वारा पूजित हो यथायोग्य आसनों पर बैठे
Hinglish
18.49VR-1-18-49
विविशुः पूजिताः तेन निषेदुः च यथा अर्हतः ।
अथ हृष्ट मना राजा विश्वामित्रम् महामुनिम् ॥
viviśuḥ pūjitāḥ tena niṣeduḥ ca yathā arhataḥ |
atha hṛṣṭa manā rājā viśvāmitram mahāmunim ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
महामुनेO Great sageअमृतस्यnectar'sसम्प्राप्ति:obtainingयथाlikeअनूदकेin a parched land वर्षम् rainयथाlikeअप्रजस्यfor a man without progenyसदृशदारेषुthrough his worthy wifeपुत्रजन्मbirth of sonsयथाlikeप्रणष्टस्यfor one who lost wealthलाभःrecoveryofयथाlikeमहोदयेin a great achievementहर्ष:joyयथाlikeते आगमनम्your arrivalतथा एवsimilar to thatमन्येI am consideringस्वागतम्welcome to you
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan Dataset"O great sage, welcome to you Your arrival, to me, is like nectar (to a human being), rains to the parched land, birth of a son to the childless through his worthy wife, recovery of lost properity and festive joy in a great achievemnt.
This translation covers verses 18.49–18.50 together.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)तदनन्तर प्रसन्नचित्त परम उदार राजा दशरथ ने पुलकित होकर महामुनि विश्वामित्र की प्रशंसा करते हुए कहा-
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)‘महामुने! जैसे किसी मरणधर्मा मनुष्य को अमृतकी प्राप्ति हो जाय, निर्जल प्रदेश में पानी बरस जाय, किसी संतानहीन को अपने अनुरूपपत्नी के गर्भ से पुत्र प्राप्त हो जाय, खोयी हुई निधि मिल जाय तथा किसी महान् उत्सव से हर्ष का उदय हो, उसी प्रकार आपका यहाँ शुभागमन हुआ है। ऐसा मैं मानता हूँ। आपका स्वागत है। आपके मन में कौन-सी उत्तम कामना है, जिसको मैं हर्ष के साथ पूर्ण करूँ?
This Hindi translation covers verses 18.50–18.52 together.
HinglishWord meanings are shown with verse 18.49English is translated together with verse 18.49
18.51VR-1-18-51
यथा सदृश दारेषु पुत्र जन्म अप्रजस्य वै ।
प्रणष्टस्य यथा लाभो यथा हर्षो महोदये ॥
yathā sadṛśa dāreṣu putra janma aprajasya vai |
praṇaṣṭasya yathā lābho yathā harṣo mahodaye ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
ब्रह्मन्O Brahmanहर्षित:satisfiedतेto youपरमम्greatकं कामम्which wishकिमुin what mannerकरोमिshall I doमेfor meपात्रभूत: असि(you) are role model for righteousness,कौशिक O Viswamitra!दिष्टचाluckilyप्राप्त: असि(you) have comeअद्यnowमेmyजन्मbirthसफलम्fruitfulजीवितं चlife alsoसुजीवितम्has accomplished its objective.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan Dataset"O Brahman! what is your desire and in what manner shall I fulfill it to your satisfaction? You are a role model for righteousness. How fortunate I am you have come! My birth is rendered fruitful. My life has accomplished its objective.
This translation covers verses 18.51–18.52 together.
HinglishHindi is translated together with verse 18.50
18.52VR-1-18-52
तथा एव आगमनम् मन्ये स्वागतम् ते महामुने ।
कम् च ते परमम् कामम् करोमि किमु हर्षितः ॥
tathā eva āgamanam manye svāgatam te mahāmune |
kam ca te paramam kāmam karomi kimu harṣitaḥ ||
HinglishWord meanings are shown with verse 18.51English is translated together with verse 18.51Hindi is translated together with verse 18.50
18.53VR-1-18-53
पात्र भूतोऽसि मे ब्रह्मन् दिष्ट्या प्राप्तोऽसि मानद ।
अद्य मे सफलम् जन्म जीवितम् च सु जीवितम् ॥
pātra bhūto'si me brahman diṣṭyā prāpto'si mānada |
adya me saphalam janma jīvitam ca su jīvitam ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
पूर्वम्formerlyराजर्षिशब्देनby the word of 'Rajarshi'द्योतितप्रभ:indicating your shining (power)अनुthereafterतपसाby austeritiesब्रह्मर्षित्वम्status of Brahmarshiप्राप्त:(you have) obtainedमयाby meबहुधाin several waysपूज्य:असिyou are worthy of worship.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetEarlier you were rajarshi, a warrior sage. By your austerities you have obtained the brilliance that lends radiance even to the Sun and the Moon you have gained the status of a brahmrshi. In several ways you are worthy of my worship.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)‘ब्रह्मन्! आप मुझसे सब प्रकार की सेवा लेने योग्य उत्तम पात्र हैं। मानद! मेरा अहोभाग्य है, जो आपने यहाँ तक पधारने का कष्ट उठाया। आज मेरा जन्म सफल और जीवन धन्य हो गया
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
ब्रह्मन्O Brahmanतत्therefore इदम् this lअद्भुतम्wonderfulममto meपरमम्greatपवित्रम्pureप्रभोO Lordतवyourसन्दर्शनात्by the presenceअहम्Iशुभक्षेत्रगतश्चhave acquired merits of pilgrimage .
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetO Brahman your arrival has caused surprise to me. It has conferred great purity on me. O Lord by your very presence here, I feel I haved acquired the merits of a pilgrimage.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)‘मेरी बीती हुई रात सुन्दर प्रभात दे गयी, जिससे मैंने आज आप ब्राह्मणशिरोमणि का दर्शन किया। पूर्वकाल में आप राजर्षि शब्द से उपलक्षित होते थे, फिर तपस्या से अपनी अद्भुत प्रभा को प्रकाशित करके आपने ब्रह्मर्षि का पद पाया; अतः आप राजर्षि और ब्रह्मर्षि दोनों ही रूपों में मेरे पूजनीय हैं। आपका जो यहाँ मेरे समक्ष शुभागमन हुआ है, यह परम पवित्र और अद्भुत है
This Hindi translation covers verses 18.54–18.55 together.
brahmarṣitvam anuprāptaḥ pūjyoasi bahudhā mayā |
tat adbhutam abhūt vipra pavitram paramam mama ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
आगमनं प्रतिin coming hereतुभ्यम्to youप्रार्थितम्desiredयत् कार्यम्the purposeब्रूहिtell meअहम्Iअनुगृहीत:am favouredत्वदर्थपरिवृद्धयेto achieve your objectइच्छामिI am desirous.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetBe pleased to tell me the purpose of your visit. I desire to be given the privilege of doing service to achieve your object.
HinglishHindi is translated together with verse 18.54
18.56VR-1-18-56
शुभ क्षेत्र गतः च अहम् तव संदर्शनात् प्रभो ।
ब्रूहि यत् प्रार्थितम् तुभ्यम् कार्यम् आगमनम् प्रति ॥
śubha kṣetra gataḥ ca aham tava saṃdarśanāt prabho |
brūhi yat prārthitam tubhyam kāryam āgamanam prati ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
कौशिकO Visvamitraकार्यस्यof the workविमर्शम्hesitationगन्तुम् न अर्हसिyou ought not getअहम्Iविशेषेणspeciallyकर्ता चI shall accomplish that actभवान्youममfor meदैवतं हिare a god.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetO Viswamitra you need not hesitatate to tell me what ought to be performed. I shall accomplish that act in every possible special way. You are a god to me.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)“प्रभो! आपके दर्शनसे आज मेरा घर तीर्थ हो गया। मैं अपने-आपको पुण्यक्षेत्रों की यात्रा करके आया हुआ मानता हूँ। बताइये, आप क्या चाहते हैं? आपके शुभागमन का शुभ उद्देश्य क्या है ?
Hinglish
18.57VR-1-18-57
इच्छाम् अनुगृहीतो अहम् त्वदर्थम् परिवृद्धये ।
कार्यस्य न विमर्शम् च गंतुम् अर्हसि सुव्रत ॥
icchām anugṛhīto aham tvadartham parivṛddhaye |
kāryasya na vimarśam ca gaṃtum arhasi suvrata ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
द्विजO Brahminममfor meअयम्thisमहान्greatअभ्युदय:prosperityअनुप्राप्त:has comeममfor meतव आगमनज:in consequence of your coming hereकृत्स्न:entireधर्म:excellent meritअनुत्तम:great.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetO Brahmin I have attained this high foutune today. My great merit has been realised as a result of your arrival".
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)‘उत्तम व्रत का पालन करने वाले महर्षे! मैं चाहता हूँ कि आपकी कृपा से अनुगृहीत होकर आपके अभीष्ट मनोरथ को जान लूँ और अपने अभ्युदय के लिये उसकी पूर्ति करूँ। ‘कार्य सिद्ध होगा या नहीं’ ऐसे संशय को अपने मन में स्थान न दीजिये
Hinglish
18.58VR-1-18-58
कर्ता च अहम् अशेषेण दैवतम् हि भवान् मम ।
मम च अयम् अनुप्राप्तो महान् अभ्युदयो द्विज । तव आगमन जः कृत्स्नो धर्मः च अनुत्तमो द्विज ॥
kartā ca aham aśeṣeṇa daivatam hi bhavān mama |
mama ca ayam anuprāpto mahān abhyudayo dvija | tava āgamana jaḥ kṛtsno dharmaḥ ca anuttamo dvija ||
Word by word from the Valmiki Ramayan Dataset (IIT Kanpur / Gyaandweep)
आत्मवताby the wise and prudent, Dasarathaइतिin this mannerविनीतम्in a humble wayउक्तम्spokenहृदयसुखम्comfortable to the mindश्रुतिसुखम्pleasant to the earsवाक्यम्wordsनिशम्यhaving heardप्रथितगुणयशा:with celebrated qualities and fameगुणै:by virtuesर्विशिष्ट:distinguishedपरमऋषि:excellent rishiपरमम्greatहर्षम् जगामexperinced delight.
Translation
M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetOn hearing the words spoken in such an humble manner by the prudent king words pleasing to the mind and to the ears, the great rishi of celebrated virtues and fame, of sterling qualities experienced deep delight. इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये बालकाण्डे अष्टादशस्सर्ग:।। Thus ends the eighteenth sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.
Hindi
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)‘आप जो भी आज्ञा देंगे, मैं उसका पूर्णरूप से पालन करूँगा; क्योंकि सम्माननीय अतिथि होने के नाते आप मुझ गृहस्थ के लिये देवता हैं। ब्रह्मन्! आज आपके आगमन से मुझे सम्पूर्ण धर्मों का उत्तम फल प्राप्त हो गया। यह मेरे महान् अभ्युदय का अवसर आया है’
Gita Press, Gorakhpur (Hindi, via ramcharit.in)मनस्वी नरेश के कहे हुए ये विनययुक्त वचन, जो हृदय और कानों को सुख देने वाले थे, सुनकर विख्यात गुण और यशवाले, शम-दम आदि सद्गुणों से सम्पन्न महर्षि विश्वामित्र बहुत प्रसन्न हुए