Sarga 4

Verse 1

ततः प्रहृष्टौ हनुमान्कृत्यवानिति तद्वचः।श्रुत्वा मधुरसम्भाषं सुग्रीवं मनसा गतः।।

Then Hanumān, delighted that his task was fulfilled, having heard those sweet words, turned his mind toward Sugrīva to report and proceed.

Verse 2

भव्यो राज्यागमस्तस्य सुग्रीवस्य महात्मनः।यदयं कृत्यवान्प्राप्तः कृत्यं चैतदुपागतम्।।

For that great-souled Sugriva, the recovery of kingship seems auspicious—since this dutiful one has arrived, and the needed task has also come within reach.

Verse 3

ततः परमसंहृष्टो हनुमान् प्लवगर्षभः।प्रत्युवाच ततो वाक्यं रामं वाक्यविशारदः।।

Then Hanumān—bull among the monkeys, skilled in speech—became exceedingly delighted and replied to Rāma with words.

Verse 4

किमिर्थं त्वं वनं घोरं पम्पाकाननमण्डितम्।आगतस्सानुजो दुर्गं नानाव्याळमृगायुतम्।।

For what purpose have you come—along with your brother—into this dreadful, hard-to-reach forest adorned by the groves of Pampā, crowded with many kinds of serpents and wild beasts?

Verse 5

तस्य तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा लक्ष्मणो रामचोदितः।आचचक्षे महात्मानं रामं दशरथात्मजम्।।

Hearing his words, Lakṣmaṇa—at Rāma’s prompting—spoke of Rāma, the great-souled son of Daśaratha.

Verse 6

राजा दशरथो नाम द्युतिमान्धर्मवत्सलः।चातुर्वर्ण्यं स्वधर्मेण नित्यमेवाभ्यपालयत्4.4.6।।

There was a king named Daśaratha—radiant and devoted to dharma—who ever protected the four social orders by faithfully upholding his royal duty.

Verse 7

न द्वेष्टा विद्यते तस्य न च स द्वेष्टि कञ्चन।स च सर्वेषु भूतेषु पितामह इवापरः।।अग्निष्टोमादिभिर्यज्ञैरिष्टवानाप्तदक्षिणैः।

He had no enemy, nor did he hate anyone; among all beings he was like another Pitāmaha—like Brahmā himself. And he performed Agniṣṭoma and other sacrifices, bestowing the proper ritual gifts (dakṣiṇā).

Verse 8

तस्यायं पूर्वजः पुत्रो रामो नाम जनैः श्रुतः।।।।शरण्यस्सर्वभूतानां पितुर्निर्देशपारगः।

This is his eldest son, named Rāma, renowned among the people—a refuge for all beings, and one who flawlessly carried out his father’s commands.

Verse 9

वीरो दशरथस्यायं पुत्राणां गुणवत्तमः।।4.4.9।।राजलक्षणसम्पन्नस्सम्युक्तो राजसम्पदा।राज्याद्भ्रष्टो वने वस्तुं मया सार्धमिहागतः4.4.10।।

This hero is Daśaratha’s finest son in virtue—endowed with the marks of royalty and possessed of kingly excellence. Yet, cast out from the kingdom, he has come here with me to dwell in the forest.

Verse 10

वीरो दशरथस्यायं पुत्राणां गुणवत्तमः।।4.4.9।।राजलक्षणसम्पन्नस्सम्युक्तो राजसम्पदा।राज्याद्भ्रष्टो वने वस्तुं मया सार्धमिहागतः4.4.10।।

This is the heroic son of Daśaratha—foremost in virtue among his sons—endowed with the marks of royalty and royal prosperity; yet, driven from the kingdom, he has come here with me to dwell in the forest.

Verse 11

भार्यया च महातेजास्सीतयाऽनुगतो वशी।दिनक्षये महातेजाः प्रभयेव दिवाकरः।।

That radiant, self-controlled prince was accompanied by his wife Sītā—like the glorious Sun at day’s end is followed by its own light.

Verse 12

अहमस्यावरो भ्राता गुणैर्दास्यमुपागतः।कृतज्ञस्य बहुज्ञस्य लक्ष्मणो नाम नामतः।।

I am his younger brother; moved by his virtues, I have taken up service to him. By name I am called Lakṣmaṇa—he is grateful and deeply wise.

Verse 13

सुखार्हस्य महार्हस्य सर्वभूतहितात्मनः।ऐश्वर्येण च हीनस्य वनवासाश्रितस्य च।।रक्षसाऽपहृता भार्या रहिते कामरूपिणा।तच्च न ज्ञायते रक्षः पत्नी येनास्य सा हृता।।

Though fit for comfort and honor, a benefactor of all beings, he is now deprived of sovereignty and dwelling in forest exile. In our absence his wife was abducted by a shape-shifting rākṣasa; and the very demon by whom his consort was taken is still unknown.

Verse 14

सुखार्हस्य महार्हस्य सर्वभूतहितात्मनः।ऐश्वर्येण च हीनस्य वनवासाश्रितस्य च4.4.13।।रक्षसाऽपहृता भार्या रहिते कामरूपिणा।तच्च न ज्ञायते रक्षः पत्नी येनास्य सा हृता4.4.14।।

This is stated again: Rāma—worthy of comfort and highest honor, devoted to the welfare of all beings—though deprived of sovereignty and dwelling in the forest, had his wife abducted in his absence by a shape-shifting rākṣasa; and the identity of that rākṣasa is still unknown.

Verse 15

दनुर्नाम दितेः पुत्रश्शापाद्राक्षसतां गतः।आख्यातस्तेन सुग्रीवस्समर्थो वानरर्षभः।।

Danu, Diti’s son—driven into the state of a rākṣasa by a curse—declared that Sugrīva, the bull among the vānaras, would be capable of accomplishing this task.

Verse 16

स ज्ञास्यति महावीर्यस्तव भार्यापहारिणम्।एवमुक्त्वा दनुस्स्वर्गं भ्राजमानो गतस्सुखम्।।

“That mighty hero will recognize the one who abducted your wife.” Having said so, Danu—radiant—departed happily to heaven.

Verse 17

एतत्ते सर्वमाख्यातं यथा तथ्येन पृच्छतः।अहं चैव हि रामश्च सुग्रीवं शरणं गतौ।।

“Since you asked earnestly for the truth, I have told you everything exactly as it is. Now Rāma and I have come to Sugrīva, seeking refuge.”

Verse 18

एष दत्त्वा च वित्तानि प्राप्य चानुत्तमं यशः।लोकनाथः पुरा भूत्वा सुग्रीवं नाथमिच्छति।।

“This one, having bestowed wealth and gained unsurpassed fame—though once a lord and protector of the world—now wishes to have Sugrīva as his support.”

Verse 19

पिता यस्य पुरा ह्यासीच्छरण्यो धर्मवत्सलः।तस्य पुत्रश्शरण्यश्च सुग्रीवं शरणं गतः।।

His father in former times was a refuge to all, devoted to dharma. That son—himself worthy to grant refuge—has now come to Sugriva for shelter.

Verse 20

सर्वलोकस्य धर्मात्मा शरण्यश्शरणं पुरा।गुरुर्मे राघवस्सोऽयं सुग्रीवं शरणं गतः।।

This Rāghava—righteous-souled, once a refuge for all the worlds, and worthy of reverence to me—has now come seeking refuge with Sugriva.

Verse 21

यस्य प्रसादे सततं प्रसीदेयुरिमाः प्रजाः।स रामो वानरेन्द्रस्य प्रसादमभिकाङ्क्षते। ।।

By whose gracious favor these subjects would ever remain content—this very Rama now longs for the favor of the lord of monkeys.

Verse 22

येन सर्वगुणोपेताः पृथिव्यां सर्वपार्थिवाः।मानितास्सततं राज्ञा सदा दशरथेन वैतस्यायं पूर्वजः पुत्रस्त्रिषु लोकेषु विश्रुतः।सुग्रीवं वानरेन्द्रं तु रामश्शरणमागतः।।

By King Daśaratha, all the earthly rulers—endowed with every virtue—were always honored. Of him, this firstborn son, renowned in the three worlds, Rama, has come to Sugriva, lord of monkeys, seeking refuge.

Verse 23

येन सर्वगुणोपेताः पृथिव्यां सर्वपार्थिवाः।मानितास्सततं राज्ञा सदा दशरथेन वै4.4.22तस्यायं पूर्वजः पुत्रस्त्रिषु लोकेषु विश्रुतः।सुग्रीवं वानरेन्द्रं तु रामश्शरणमागतः4.4.23।।

King Daśaratha ever honored on earth all rulers endowed with every virtue. And his firstborn son—Rama, renowned in the three worlds—has come to Sugriva, lord of the vanaras, seeking refuge.

Verse 24

शोकाभिभूते रामे तु शोकार्ते शरणं गते।कर्तुमर्हति सुग्रीवः प्रसादं हरियूधपः।।

When Rama, overcome and afflicted by grief, has come seeking refuge, Sugriva, commander of the monkey hosts, ought to grant him favor and help.

Verse 25

एवं ब्रुवाणं सौमित्रिं करुणं साश्रुलोचनम्।हनुमान्प्रत्युवाचेदं वाक्यं वाक्यविशारदः।।

As Saumitri spoke thus, piteously, his eyes filled with tears, Hanuman—skilled in speech—replied with these words.

Verse 26

ईदृशा बुद्धिसम्पन्ना जितक्रोधा जितेन्द्रियाः।द्रष्टव्या वानरेन्द्रेण दिष्ट्या दर्शनमागताः।।

Fortunate indeed! Such men—endowed with intelligence, having conquered anger and mastered the senses—have come to be seen. It is the lord of the monkeys who should come to you for audience.

Verse 27

स हि राज्यात्परिभ्रष्टः कृतवैरश्च वालिना।हृतदारो वने त्यक्तो भ्रात्रा विनिकृतो भृशम्।।

For he has been driven out from his kingdom, and Valin has become his foe. His wife has been taken, he has been cast into the forest—grievously wronged by his own brother.

Verse 28

करिष्यति स साहाय्यं युवयोर्भास्करात्मजः।सुग्रीवस्सह चास्माभि स्सीतायाः परिमार्गणे।।

Sugrīva, the son of the Sun, will render help to you both; together with us he will aid in the search for Sītā.

Verse 29

इत्येवमुक्त्वा हनुमान् श्लक्ष्णं मधुरया गिरा।बभाषे सोऽभिगच्छेम सुग्रीवमिति राघवम्।।

Having spoken thus, Hanumān, in gentle and sweet words, said to Rāghava: “Let us go and approach Sugrīva.”

Verse 30

एवं ब्रुवाणं धर्मात्मा हनुमन्तं स लक्ष्मणः।प्रतिपूज्य यथान्यायमिदं प्रोवाच राघवम्।।

As Hanumān spoke thus, righteous Lakṣmaṇa—having duly honored him according to proper custom—said this to Rāghava (Rāma).

Verse 31

कपिः कथयते हृष्टो यथाऽयं मारुतात्मजः।कृत्यवांत्सोऽपि सम्प्राप्तः कृतकृत्योऽसि राघव।।

“O Rāghava, as this monkey—the son of the Wind—speaks with evident delight, so too has a man of action arrived. Consider your purpose achieved.”

Verse 32

प्रसन्नमुखवर्णश्च व्यक्तं हृष्टश्च भाषते।नानृतं वक्ष्यते वीरो हनुमान्मारुतात्मजः।।

His bright, cheerful countenance makes it plain that he speaks with joy. The heroic Hanumān, son of the Wind, will not speak untruth.

Verse 33

ततस्स तु महाप्राज्ञो हनुमान्मारुतात्मजः।जगामादाय तौ वीरौ हरिराजाय राघवौ।।

Then the great-minded Hanumān, son of the Wind, led the two heroic Rāghavas to the king of the monkeys.

Verse 34

भिक्षुरूपं परित्यज्य वानरं रूपमास्थितः।पृष्ठमारोप्य तौ वीरौ जगाम कपिकुञ्जरः।।

Hanumān cast off the mendicant’s disguise and assumed his true monkey-form. Mighty like an elephant among monkeys, he lifted the two heroes onto his back and set out.

Verse 35

स तु विपुलयशाः कपिप्रवीरःपवनसुतः कृतकृत्यवत्प्रहृष्टः।गिरिवरमुरुविक्रमः प्रयातस्स शुभमतिस्सह रामलक्ष्मणाभ्याम्।।

Then that famed and foremost monkey—Hanumān, son of the Wind—rejoiced as one who has fulfilled his duty; mighty in prowess and of auspicious intent, he departed with Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa toward the great mountain.