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 |
Mereka melihat minuman-minuman unggul dan madu yang penuh rasa; juga simpanan pakaian-pakaian surgawi yang amat berharga. Ada pula himpunan selimut beraneka corak serta timbunan kulit-kulit binatang.
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.