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Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇam • Kāṇḍa 1 (Bālakāṇḍa) • Sarga 64

Bālakāṇḍa Sarga 64

बालकाण्डम् • सर्गः 64

Bālakāṇḍa Sarga 64 of the classical Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa with 30 verses.

Total: 30 Verses • Citations: VR 1.64.1–30 • 175 Lexicon Terms
VR 1.64.1 अनुष्टुप्
अथ हैमवतीं राम दिशं त्यक्त्वा महामुनिः । पूर्वां दिशमनुप्राप्य तपस्तेपे सुदारुणम् ॥
atha haimavatīṃ rāma diśaṃ tyaktvā mahāmuniḥ | pūrvāṃ diśamanuprāpya tapastepe sudāruṇam ||
English Translation
"O Rama thereafter the great ascetic (Viswamitra), abandoning the north of the Himavat mountain reached the eastern quarter and performed rigorous austerities.
VR 1.64.2 अनुष्टुप्
मौनं वर्षसहस्रस्य कृत्वा व्रतमनुत्तमम् । चकाराप्रतिमं राम तपः परमदुष्करम् ॥
maunaṃ varṣasahasrasya kṛtvā vratamanuttamam | cakārāpratimaṃ rāma tapaḥ paramaduṣkaram ||
English Translation
Having observed a unique vow of silence for a thousand years, O Rama he practised unprecedented and extremely difficult austerities.
VR 1.64.3 अनुष्टुप्
पूर्णे वर्षसहस्रे तु काष्ठभूतं महामुनिम् । विघ्नैर्बहुभिराधूतं क्रोधो नान्तरमाविशत् ॥
pūrṇe varṣasahasre tu kāṣṭhabhūtaṃ mahāmunim | vighnairbahubhirādhūtaṃ krodho nāntaramāviśat ||
English Translation
After completion of a thousand years the great ascetic became a piece of wood. In spite of many impediments, he was unshaken, anger did not enter into his mind. O Rama with firm determination he practised austerities.
VR 1.64.4 उपजातिः
ततो देवाः सगन्धर्वाः पन्नगासुरराक्षसाः । मोहितास्तेजसा तस्य तपसा मन्दरश्मयः । कश्मलोपहताः सर्वे पितामहमथाब्रुवन् ॥
tato devāḥ sagandharvāḥ pannagāsurarākṣasāḥ | mohitāstejasā tasya tapasā mandaraśmayaḥ | kaśmalopahatāḥ sarve pitāmahamathābruvan ||
English Translation
Thereupon devatas along with gandharvas, pannagas, uragas, and rakshasas, stood bewildered by his ascetic energy. Their own glory was dimmed in his lustre". Afflicted with anguish, they spoke to the Grandsire (Brahma):
VR 1.64.5 अनुष्टुप्
बहुभिः कारणैर्देव विश्वामित्रो महामुनिः । लोभितः क्रोधितश्चैव तपसा चाभिवर्धते ॥
bahubhiḥ kāraṇairdeva viśvāmitro mahāmuniḥ | lobhitaḥ krodhitaścaiva tapasā cābhivardhate ||
English Translation
"O Lord the great sage Viswamitra was lured and angered in various ways. But his austerities continued to grow:
VR 1.64.6 उपजातिः
न ह्यस्य वृजिनं किंचिद्दृश्यते सूक्ष्ममप्यथ । न दीयते यदि त्वस्य मनसा यदभीप्सितम् । विनाशयति त्रैलोक्यं तपसा सचराचरम् । व्याकुलाश्च दिशः सर्वा न च किंचित्प्रकाशते ॥
na hyasya vṛjinaṃ kiṃciddṛśyate sūkṣmamapyatha | na dīyate yadi tvasya manasā yadabhīpsitam | vināśayati trailokyaṃ tapasā sacarācaram | vyākulāśca diśaḥ sarvā na ca kiṃcitprakāśate ||
English Translation
His penance was flawless. If his wishes were not granted, he will surely destroy by his austerities the three worlds with all movables and immovables.
VR 1.64.7 अनुष्टुप्
सागराः क्षुभिताः सर्वे विशीर्यन्ते च पर्वताः । प्रकम्पते च पृथिवी वायुर्वाति भृशाकुलः ॥
sāgarāḥ kṣubhitāḥ sarve viśīryante ca parvatāḥ | prakampate ca pṛthivī vāyurvāti bhṛśākulaḥ ||
VR 1.64.8 अनुष्टुप्
बुद्धिं न कुरुते यावन्नाशे देव महामुनिः । तावत्प्रसाद्यो भगवानग्निरूपो महाद्युतिः ॥
buddhiṃ na kurute yāvannāśe deva mahāmuniḥ | tāvatprasādyo bhagavānagnirūpo mahādyutiḥ ||
English Translation
O Lord before this mighty, venerable ascetic, effulgent like fire decides to destroy the three worlds, he should be appeased.
VR 1.64.9 अनुष्टुप्
कालाग्निना यथा पूर्वं त्रैलोक्यं दह्यतेऽखिलम् । देवराज्ये चिकीर्षेत दीयतामस्य यन्मतम् ॥
kālāgninā yathā pūrvaṃ trailokyaṃ dahyate'khilam | devarājye cikīrṣeta dīyatāmasya yanmatam ||
English Translation
All the three worlds are burning as though with the fire Pralaya (dissolution). His desire may be granted even if he wants to rule the kingdom of the gods.
VR 1.64.10 अनुष्टुप्
ततः सुरगणाः सर्वे पितामहपुरोगमाः । विश्वामित्रं महात्मानं वाक्यं मधुरमब्रुवन् ॥
tataḥ suragaṇāḥ sarve pitāmahapurogamāḥ | viśvāmitraṃ mahātmānaṃ vākyaṃ madhuramabruvan ||
English Translation
Thereafter, with Brahma in the forefront, the gods spoke to Viswamitra in pleasing words:
VR 1.64.11 अनुष्टुप्
ब्रह्मर्षे स्वागतं तेऽस्तु तपसा स्म सुतोषिताः । ब्राह्मण्यं तपसोग्रेण प्राप्तवानसि कौशिक ॥
brahmarṣe svāgataṃ te'stu tapasā sma sutoṣitāḥ | brāhmaṇyaṃ tapasogreṇa prāptavānasi kauśika ||
English Translation
"Welcome, O Brahmarshi. We are immensely pleased with your austerities. O Kausika you have attained brahminhood by means of your intense penance.
VR 1.64.12 अनुष्टुप्
दीर्घमायुश्च ते ब्रह्मन्ददामि समरुद्गणः । स्वस्ति प्राप्नुहि भद्रं ते गच्छ सौम्य यथासुखम् ॥
dīrghamāyuśca te brahmandadāmi samarudgaṇaḥ | svasti prāpnuhi bhadraṃ te gaccha saumya yathāsukham ||
English Translation
O Brahmana I along with the maruts grant you long life. May you prosper O Gentle one now you may go happily".
VR 1.64.13 अनुष्टुप्
पितामहवचः श्रुत्वा सर्वेषां च दिवौकसाम् । कृत्वा प्रणामं मुदितो व्याजहार महामुनिः ॥
pitāmahavacaḥ śrutvā sarveṣāṃ ca divaukasām | kṛtvā praṇāmaṃ mudito vyājahāra mahāmuniḥ ||
English Translation
Mighty ascetic Viswamitra was delighted to hear the words of the Grandsire and the gods. Bowing to all of them he thus spoke:
VR 1.64.14 अनुष्टुप्
ब्राह्मण्यं यदि मे प्राप्तं दीर्घमायुस्तथैव च । ओंकारोऽथ वषट्कारो वेदाश्च वरयन्तु माम् ॥
brāhmaṇyaṃ yadi me prāptaṃ dīrghamāyustathaiva ca | oṃkāro'tha vaṣaṭkāro vedāśca varayantu mām ||
English Translation
"If brahminhood and long life have been acquired by me by your grace, Omkara, Vashatkara and the Vedas shall accept me as Brahmarshi. (I shall acquire the right to interpret the Vedas and to perform sacrifices.)
VR 1.64.15 उपजातिः
क्षत्रवेदविदां श्रेष्ठो ब्रह्मवेदविदामपि । ब्रह्मपुत्रो वसिष्ठो मामेवं वदतु देवताः । यद्ययं परमः कामः कृतो यान्तु सुरर्षभाः ॥
kṣatravedavidāṃ śreṣṭho brahmavedavidāmapi | brahmaputro vasiṣṭho māmevaṃ vadatu devatāḥ | yadyayaṃ paramaḥ kāmaḥ kṛto yāntu surarṣabhāḥ ||
English Translation
"O gods let the son of Brahma and eminent Vasishta who is knowledgeable in the vedas worthy of brahmins and archery worthy of kshatriyas address me as 'Brahmarshi'. If this supreme desire is granted, O Best of devatas all of you can go".
VR 1.64.16 अनुष्टुप्
ततः प्रसादितो देवैर्वसिष्ठो जपतां वरः । सख्यं चकार ब्रह्मर्षिरेवमस्त्विति चाब्रवीत् ॥
tataḥ prasādito devairvasiṣṭho japatāṃ varaḥ | sakhyaṃ cakāra brahmarṣirevamastviti cābravīt ||
English Translation
Thereupon, pleased by the gods, Vasishta, the best among ascetics, lovingly said to Viswamitra "You are a Brahmarshi, let it be so".
VR 1.64.17 अनुष्टुप्
ब्रह्मर्षित्वं न संदेहः सर्वं संपत्स्यते तव । इत्युक्त्वा देवताश्चापि सर्वा जग्मुर्यथागतम् ॥
brahmarṣitvaṃ na saṃdehaḥ sarvaṃ saṃpatsyate tava | ityuktvā devatāścāpi sarvā jagmuryathāgatam ||
English Translation
"You are a Brahmarshi, no doubt. You will achieve ascetic perfection", said the gods and returned to their respective places from where they had come.
VR 1.64.18 अनुष्टुप्
विश्वामित्रोऽपि धर्मात्मा लब्ध्वा ब्राह्मण्यमुत्तमम् । पूजयामास ब्रह्मर्षिं वसिष्ठं जपतां वरम् ॥
viśvāmitro'pi dharmātmā labdhvā brāhmaṇyamuttamam | pūjayāmāsa brahmarṣiṃ vasiṣṭhaṃ japatāṃ varam ||
English Translation
Virtuous Viswamitra also, having attained excellent brahminhood, worshipped Brahmrshi Vasishta who was the best of those who recite hymns".
VR 1.64.19 अनुष्टुप्
कृतकामो महीं सर्वां चचार तपसि स्थितः । एवं त्वनेन ब्राह्मण्यं प्राप्तं राम महात्मना ॥
kṛtakāmo mahīṃ sarvāṃ cacāra tapasi sthitaḥ | evaṃ tvanena brāhmaṇyaṃ prāptaṃ rāma mahātmanā ||
English Translation
This illustrious sage having fulfilled his desire, wandered over the earth fixed in asceticism. O Rama thus he acquired brahminhood.
VR 1.64.20 अनुष्टुप्
एष राम मुनिश्रेष्ठ एष विग्रहवांस्तपः । एष धर्मः परो नित्यं वीर्यस्यैष परायणम् ॥
eṣa rāma muniśreṣṭha eṣa vigrahavāṃstapaḥ | eṣa dharmaḥ paro nityaṃ vīryasyaiṣa parāyaṇam ||
English Translation
O Rama he is the foremost of ascetics, an embodiment of asceticism, always intent on virtue. He is the ultimate repository of ascetic energy".
VR 1.64.21 अनुष्टुप्
शतानन्दवचः श्रुत्वा रामलक्ष्मणसंनिधौ । जनकः प्राञ्जलिर्वाक्यमुवाच कुशिकात्मजम् ॥
śatānandavacaḥ śrutvā rāmalakṣmaṇasaṃnidhau | janakaḥ prāñjalirvākyamuvāca kuśikātmajam ||
English Translation
Hearing Viśvāmitra's words embodying the sentiments of Vasiştha, Janaka with clasped hands addressed both the potent ascetics, saying,
VR 1.64.22 अनुष्टुप्
धन्योऽस्म्यनुगृहीतोऽस्मि यस्य मे मुनिपुंगव । यज्ञं काकुत्स्थ सहितः प्राप्तवानसि धार्मिक ॥
dhanyo'smyanugṛhīto'smi yasya me munipuṃgava | yajñaṃ kākutstha sahitaḥ prāptavānasi dhārmika ||
English Translation
"O Sage no one is more blessed than me since you have favoured me with your arrival in my country."इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये बालकाण्डे सप्तचत्वारिंशस्सर्ग:॥Thus ends the fortyseventh sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.
VR 1.64.23 अनुष्टुप्
पावितोऽहं त्वया ब्रह्मन्दर्शनेन महामुने । गुणा बहुविधाः प्राप्तास्तव संदर्शनान्मया ॥
pāvito'haṃ tvayā brahmandarśanena mahāmune | guṇā bahuvidhāḥ prāptāstava saṃdarśanānmayā ||
English Translation
O Excellent ascetic O Brahmana I am sanctified with your presence. I have derived immense benefits from your visit.
VR 1.64.24 अनुष्टुप्
विस्तरेण च ते ब्रह्मन्कीर्त्यमानं महत्तपः । श्रुतं मया महातेजो रामेण च महात्मना ॥
vistareṇa ca te brahmankīrtyamānaṃ mahattapaḥ | śrutaṃ mayā mahātejo rāmeṇa ca mahātmanā ||
English Translation
O powerful Brahmarshi distinguished Rama and I have heard your great austerities which were related in detail (by Satananda).
VR 1.64.25 अनुष्टुप्
सदस्यैः प्राप्य च सदः श्रुतास्ते बहवो गुणाः ॥
sadasyaiḥ prāpya ca sadaḥ śrutāste bahavo guṇāḥ ||
VR 1.64.26 अनुष्टुप्
अप्रमेयं तपस्तुभ्यमप्रमेयं च ते बलम् । अप्रमेया गुणाश्चैव नित्यं ते कुशिकात्मज ॥
aprameyaṃ tapastubhyamaprameyaṃ ca te balam | aprameyā guṇāścaiva nityaṃ te kuśikātmaja ||
English Translation
Many of your virtues have been heard by the members of the assembly present at the sacrifice. Your austerities are immeasurable, your power is immense. O Son of Kushika (Viswamitra), your virtues cannot be measured.
VR 1.64.27 अनुष्टुप्
तृप्तिराश्चर्यभूतानां कथानां नास्ति मे विभो । कर्मकालो मुनिश्रेष्ठ लम्बते रविमण्डलम् ॥
tṛptirāścaryabhūtānāṃ kathānāṃ nāsti me vibho | karmakālo muniśreṣṭha lambate ravimaṇḍalam ||
English Translation
O Lord I am never tired of listening to your marvellous deeds. O Excellent among ascetics the Sun has set and it is time for evening prayers.
VR 1.64.28 अनुष्टुप्
श्वः प्रभाते महातेजो द्रष्टुमर्हसि मां पुनः । स्वागतं तपसां श्रेष्ठ मामनुज्ञातुमर्हसि ॥
śvaḥ prabhāte mahātejo draṣṭumarhasi māṃ punaḥ | svāgataṃ tapasāṃ śreṣṭha māmanujñātumarhasi ||
English Translation
O Sage of great austerities come to me tomorrow at dawn. O Excellent ascetic welcome And allow me to leave".
VR 1.64.29 अनुष्टुप्
एवमुक्त्वा मुनिश्रेष्ठं वैदेहो मिथिलाधिपः । प्रदक्षिणं चकाराशु सोपाध्यायः सबान्धवः ॥
evamuktvā muniśreṣṭhaṃ vaideho mithilādhipaḥ | pradakṣiṇaṃ cakārāśu sopādhyāyaḥ sabāndhavaḥ ||
VR 1.64.30 अनुष्टुप्
विश्वामित्रोऽपि धर्मात्मा सहरामः सलक्ष्मणः । स्वं वाटमभिचक्राम पूज्यमानो महर्षिभिः ॥
viśvāmitro'pi dharmātmā saharāmaḥ salakṣmaṇaḥ | svaṃ vāṭamabhicakrāma pūjyamāno maharṣibhiḥ ||
English Translation
Virtuous Viswamitra also, having attained excellent brahminhood, worshipped Brahmrshi Vasishta who was the best of those who recite hymns".
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