Shloka 14
किष्किन्धाप्रवेशः—लक्ष्मणस्य कोपः, तारासान्त्वम्, सुग्रीवदर्शनम्
Lakshmana Enters Kishkindha: Anger, Tara’s Mediation, and Sugriva Encountered
पाण्डुरेण तु सालेन परिक्षिप्तं दुरासदम्।वानरेन्द्रगृहं रम्यं महेन्द्रसदनोपमम्।।।।शुक्लैः प्रासादशिखरैः कैलासशिखरोपमैः।सर्वकामफलैर्वृक्षैः पुष्पितैरुपशोभितम्।।।।महेन्द्रदत्तैश्श्रीमद्भिर्नीलजीमूतसन्निभैः।दिव्यपुष्पफलैर्वृक्षैशीतच्छायैर्मनोरमैः।।।।हरिभिस्संवृतद्वारं बलिभिश्शस्त्रपाणिभिः।दिव्यमाल्यावृतं शुभ्रं तप्तकाञ्चनतोरणम्।।।।सुग्रीवस्य गृहं रम्यं प्रविवेश महाबलः।अवार्यमाणस्सौमित्रिर्महाभ्रमिव भास्करः।।।।
pāṇḍureṇa tu sālena parikṣiptaṃ durāsadam |
vānarendragṛhaṃ ramyaṃ mahendrasadanopamam || 4.33.14 ||
śuklaiḥ prāsādaśikharaiḥ kailāsaśikharopamaiḥ |
sarvakāmaphalair vṛkṣaiḥ puṣpitair upaśobhitam || 4.33.15 ||
mahendradattaiḥ śrīmadbhir nīlajīmūtasannibhaiḥ |
divyapuṣpaphalair vṛkṣaiḥ śītacchāyair manoramaiḥ || 4.33.16 ||
haribhis saṃvṛtadvāraṃ balibhiḥ śastrapāṇibhiḥ |
divyamālyāvṛtaṃ śubhraṃ taptakāñcanatoraṇam || 4.33.17 ||
sugrīvasya gṛhaṃ ramyaṃ praviveśa mahābalaḥ |
avāryamāṇaḥ saumitrir mahābhram iva bhāskaraḥ || 4.33.18 ||
Ang kaaya-ayang palasyo ng hari ng mga vānarā ay napalilibutan ng maputing pader at mahirap lapitan, na wari’y tahanan ni Indra; ang mapuputing tuktok ng mga palasyo’y tulad ng rurok ng Kailāsa, at pinapaganda ng namumulaklak na mga punong nagbibigay ng lahat ng minimithing bunga; may mariringal na punong sinasabing kaloob ni Mahendra, maitim na gaya ng bughaw na ulap-ulan, hitik sa banal na bulaklak at bunga, kaaya-aya at may malamig na lilim; ang pintuan ay binabantayan ng malalakas na vānarā na may sandata, kumikislap sa mga makalangit na garland at may ginintuang torana; at pumasok si Saumitrī, si Lakṣmaṇa, na di napipigil—gaya ng araw na lumulusot sa napakalawak na ulap.
The abode of Sugriva was encircled by a white rampart and unapproachable.It was enchanting like the abode of Indra. The mansion tops were like the white peaks of Kailas mountain filled with blossoming trees which could yield all kinds of fruits to suit one's taste. The trees were huge like dark clouds, cool and shady with wonderful flowers in full bloom, the riches gifted by Indra, were delightful. The entrance was guarded by mighty monkeys holding weapons in hand. It had a golden archway at the entrance decorated with wonderful garlands and strings of golden flowers. Saumitri of great prowess entered the rich abode of Sugriva just as the Sun enters huge clouds unobstructed.
FAQs
Dharma is expressed as rightful kingship and protected order (rājadharma): Sugrīva’s guarded, well-appointed residence symbolizes a stable polity capable of keeping promises and supporting Rāma’s truthful mission.
Lakṣmaṇa reaches Sugrīva’s palace in Kiṣkindhā; the poet pauses to depict its fortification, beauty, and vigilant guards before describing Lakṣmaṇa’s unhindered entry.
Lakṣmaṇa’s fearless moral resolve and clarity of purpose: he advances straight into the royal seat to uphold Rāma’s cause, undeterred by splendor or security.