Shloka 18
किष्किन्धाप्रवेशः—लक्ष्मणस्य कोपः, तारासान्त्वम्, सुग्रीवदर्शनम्
Lakshmana Enters Kishkindha: Anger, Tara’s Mediation, and Sugriva Encountered
पाण्डुरेण तु सालेन परिक्षिप्तं दुरासदम्।वानरेन्द्रगृहं रम्यं महेन्द्रसदनोपमम्।।4.33.14।।शुक्लैः प्रासादशिखरैः कैलासशिखरोपमैः।सर्वकामफलैर्वृक्षैः पुष्पितैरुपशोभितम्।।4.33.15।।महेन्द्रदत्तैश्श्रीमद्भिर्नीलजीमूतसन्निभैः।दिव्यपुष्पफलैर्वृक्षैशीतच्छायैर्मनोरमैः।।4.33.16।।हरिभिस्संवृतद्वारं बलिभिश्शस्त्रपाणिभिः।दिव्यमाल्यावृतं शुभ्रं तप्तकाञ्चनतोरणम्।।4.33.17।।सुग्रीवस्य गृहं रम्यं प्रविवेश महाबलः।अवार्यमाणस्सौमित्रिर्महाभ्रमिव भास्करः।।4.33.18।।
pāṇḍureṇa tu sālenā 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 ||
那宫殿以淡色城垣环绕，坚固难攻；猿王的华美居所宛如摩诃因陀罗之殿。其楼阁白色的殿顶，如同凯拉萨山峰，点缀着开花之树，结出一切所愿之果。那些辉煌的树木——传为摩诃因陀罗所赐——广大如乌云密布，清凉成荫，花果皆为天界之品，令人心悦。门阙周围立着强壮的猿族守卫，手执兵刃；门楼明净辉耀，缀以天上花鬘，并以灼亮的金色拱门为冠。大力的娑弥特利进入这可爱的苏格利婆之宅，无人阻拦——如同太阳穿入巨大的云团。
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
It signals rightful, duty-bound action: Lakṣmaṇa approaches on Rāma’s mission to secure Sugrīva’s promised help, so the path is not blocked—power is shown as aligned with obligation and alliance-dharma rather than coercion.
The splendid, well-guarded residence frames the seriousness of Sugrīva’s kingship and the expectation of keeping one’s word; the scene sets the stage for reminding Sugrīva to honor the true promise made to Rāma—Satya as fidelity to pledged commitment.