Shloka 34
ऋक्षबिलप्रवेशः
Entry into the Rikshabilam Cave
मणिकाञ्चनचित्राणि शयनान्यासनानि च।।4.50.33।।महार्हाणि चयानानि ददृशुस्ते समन्ततः।हैमराजतकांस्यानां भाजनानां च संञ्चयान्।।4.50.34।।
mahārhāṇi ca pānāni madhūni rasavanti ca |
divyānām ambarāṇāṁ ca mahārhāṇāṁ ca sañcayān॥4.50.36॥
kambalānāṁ ca citrāṇām ajinānāṁ ca sañcayān |
Ils virent des boissons exquises et des miels pleins de saveur; et des réserves de vêtements divins et précieux. Ils virent aussi des collections de couvertures bigarrées et des monceaux de peaux.
They saw all over rich collections of beds, couches and highly valuable vehicles, decorated beautifully with gems and gold.They also saw a large collection of shining utensils made of gold, silver and bronze.
FAQs
The ethical message is prioritization: truth to one’s vow and righteous duty must override the pull of comfort, intoxication, and luxury.
The vanaras encounter abundant stores of consumables and textiles—items that could entice them to linger.
Resolve (dṛḍhatā): continuing the search despite conditions that encourage delay.