Shloka 33
ऋक्षबिलप्रवेशः
Entry into the Rikshabilam Cave
मणिकाञ्चनचित्राणि शयनान्यासनानि च।।।।महार्हाणि चयानानि ददृशुस्ते समन्ततः।हैमराजतकांस्यानां भाजनानां च संञ्चयान्।।।।
maṇikāñcanacitrāṇi śayanāny āsanāni ca॥4.50.33॥
mahārhāṇi ca yānāni dadṛśus te samantataḥ |
haimarājatakāṁsyānāṁ bhājanānāṁ ca sañcayān॥4.50.34॥
Di segala penjuru mereka melihat ranjang dan singgasana yang dihias permata serta emas, juga kendaraan-kendaraan yang amat berharga. Mereka pun melihat tumpukan bejana dari emas, perak, dan perunggu.
They saw trees bright like corals in full bloom and ripe fruits. Golden bees were found hovering around making all kinds of honey.
FAQs
The text highlights material allure to underscore a dharmic lesson: righteousness requires not being mastered by possessions, especially when one has a higher duty.
The vanaras survey richly furnished interiors and stores of valuables within the wondrous region.
Integrity (satya to one’s vow/charge): remaining aligned to the search for Sītā rather than settling into comfort.