Introduction

Rama appreciates Hanuma and embraces him after hearing his report.Rama was gladdend that Hanuma did something worthy of a noble servent. Then, Rama reflected upon the problem of how to cross the ocean.

Verse 1

श्रुत्वा हनुमतो वाक्यम् यथावद्भिभाषितम् |
रामः प्रीतिसमायुक्तो वाक्यमुत्तरमब्रवीत् || ६-१-१

Touched with joy to hear the words rightly spoken by Hanuman, Rama replied as follows: –

1. priitisamaayuktaH = touched with joy; shrutvaa = to hear; vaakyam = the words; yathaavat = rightly; humanumataH = Hanuman; raamaH = Rama; abraviit = spoke; vaakyam = (these) words; uttaram = in reply.

Verse 2

कृतम् हनुमता कार्यम् सुमहद्भुवि दुर्लभम् |
मनसापि यदन्येन न शक्यम् धरणीतले || ६-१-२

“A very outstanding work, the most arduous in the world has been done by Hanuman, which could not be carried out even in thought by any other on the surface of this earth.”

2. sumahat = “a very outstanding; kaaryam = work; durlabham = the most arduous; bhuvi = in the world; kR^itam = has been done; hanumataa = by Hanuman; yat = which; na shakyam = could not be achieved; manasaapi = even in thought; anyena = by another; dharaNiitale = on the surface of this earth”

Verse 3

न हि तम् परिपश्यामि यस्तरेत महोदधिम् |
अन्यत्र गुरुडाद्वायोरन्यत्र च हनूमतः || ६-१-३

“Indeed, I cannot perceive as such anyone other than Garuda (chief of the feathered race and vehicle of Lord Vishnu), wind- god and Hanuman, who can cross the mighty ocean.”

3. na paripashyaamihi = Indeed; I cannot perceive; tam = as such; anyatra = anyone other than garuDaat = Garuda (chief of the feathered race and vehicle of Lord Vishnu); vaayoH = wind-god; anyatracha = and anyone other than; hanuumataH = Hanuman; yaH = who; tareta = can cross; mahodadhim = the great sea.”

Verse 4

देवदानवयक्षाणाम् गन्धर्वोरगरक्षसाम् |
अप्रधृष्याम् पुरीम् लङ्काम् रावणेन सुरक्षिताम् || ६-१-४
प्रविष्टः सत्त्वमाश्रित्य जीवन्को नाम निष्क्रमेत् |

“Who can return alive, having entered (once) taking refuge only in self- command, the city of Lanka, which is unconquerable by gods demons and Yakshas and even by Gandharvas, Nagas and ogres and well under the custody of Ravana?”

4. konaama = “who; nishhkramet = can return; jiivan = alive; praviishhTaH = having entered (once); aashritya = taking refuge; sattvam = in self-command; laN^kaam puriim = the city of Lanka; apradhR^shhyaam = which is unconquerable; devadaanava yakshhaaNaam = by gods;demons; and yakshas;gandharvoraga rakshhasaam = and even by Gandharvas; Nagas and ogres; surakshhitaam = and well under the custody; raavaNena = of Ravana?”

Verse 5

को विशेत्सुदुराधर्षाम् राक्षसैश्च सुरक्षिताम् || ६-१-५
यो वीर्यबलसम्पन्नो न समः स्याद्धनूमतः |

“Who is able to capture that citadel, by assault, that is exceedingly dangerous to be attacked and which is powerfully guarded by ogres, but one whose courage and valour are equal to Hanuman’s?”

5. kaH = “who; vishat = can enter; (that citadel); suduuradharshhaam = which is exceedingly dangerous to be attacked; surakshhitaam = and which is strongly protected; raakshhasaH = by ogres; na syaat = unless; yaH = whoever (he); viirya bala sampannaH = is richly endowed with vigour and strength; samaH = like; hanuumataH = Hanuman?”

Verse 6

भृत्यकार्यम् हनुमता सुग्रीवस्य कृतम् महत् || ६-१-६
एवम् विधाय स्वबलम् सदृशम् विक्रमस्य च |

“A great act of service has been done by Hanuman to Sugriva thus by exhibiting his strength corresponding to his pace.”

6. mahat = “a great; bR^itya kaaryam = act of service; kR^ityam = has been done; hanumataa = by Hanuman; sugriivasya = to Sugriva; evam = thus; vidhaaya = by exhibiting; svabalam = his strength; sadR^isham = worthy; vikramasya = of his pace.”

Verse 7

यो हि भृत्यो नियुक्तः सन् भर्त्रा कर्मणि दुष्करे || ६-१-७
कुर्यात्तदुनुरागेण तमहुः पुरुषोत्तमम् |

“That servant to whom his master entrusts a difficult task and who performs it with zeal is said to be a superior person.”

7. aahuH = (they) speak; tam = of him; purushhottamam = as the best of servants; yaH = who; niyuktaH san = when entrusted; bhartraa = by his master; karmaNi = with a duty; dushhkare = difficult to perform; bhrutyaH = the servant; kuryaat = does; tat = it; anuraageNa = with a passion.”

Verse 8

यो नियुक्तः परम् कार्यम् न कुर्यान्नऋपतेः प्रियम् || ६-१-८
भृत्यो युक्तः समर्थश्च तमाहुर्मध्यम् नरम् |

“The one who is ready and capable but who yet does no more than his master extracts from him is called a mediocre person.”

8. aahuH = (they) speak; tam = of him; madhyamam naram = as a mediocre man; yaH = which; bhR^ityaH = though qualified; samarthaHcha = and capable; na kuryaat = does not perform; param = superior; kaaryam = work; priyam = liked; nR^ipate = by the king.”

Verse 9

नियुक्तो नृपतेः कार्यम् न कुर्याद्यः समाहितः || ६-१-९
भृत्यो युक्तः समर्थश्च तमाहुः पुरुष्धमम् |

“The one who is well and able and yet does not carry out the instructions of his master as directed is said to be the least of men .”

9. aahuH = (they) speak; tam = of him; purushhaadhamam = as the lowest of men; yaH = which; bhR^ityuH = servant; niyuktaH = when entrusted; yuktaH = though qualified; samarthaHcha = and capable; na karyaat = does not accomplish; kaaryam = the work; nR^ipateH = of the king; samaahitaH = as directed.”

Verse 10

तन्नियोगे नियुक्तेन कृतम् हनूमता || ६-१-१०
न चात्मा लघताम् नीतः सुग्रीवश्चापि तोषितः |

“Through the discovery of Sita’s retreat by this faithful messenger, Hanuman has fulfilled the task entrusted to him unfalteringly to the satisfaction of Sugriva and hence there was no diminution to his self.”

10. tat = “for that reason; kR^ityam = the work; kR^itam = was done; hanuumataa = by Hanumanta; niyuktaam = when entrusted; niyoge = with duty (of search for Sita). Laghutaam = diminution; na niitaH = was not brought; aatmaa = to his own self; sugriivashchaapi = and Sugriva too; toshhitaH = was delighted.”

Verse 11

अहम् च रघवंशश्च लक्ष्मणश्च महाबलः || ६-१-११
वैदेह्या दर्शनेनाद्य धर्मतः परिरक्षिताः |

“By finding out Sita, the Raghu dynasty as well as myself and the valiant Lakshmana too, have been rightly saved today.”

11. darshanena = “by the finding; vaidehyaaH = of Sita; raghuvamshashcha = the Raghu dynasty; lakshmaNashcha = and Lakshmana; mahaabalaH = who is endowed with great strength; parirakshhitaaH = have been saved; adya = today; dharmataH = rightly.”

Verse 12

इदम् तु मम दीनस्य मनो भूयः प्रकर्षति || ६-१-१२
यदिहास्य प्रियाक्ष्यातुर्न कुर्मि सदृशम् प्रियम् |

“But it squeezes my conscience further, hopeless as I am, to think that I am not able to do a pleasant act befittingly to the bearer of these good tidings.”

12. tu = “but; prakarshhati = it squeezes; mama = my; manaH = conscience; bhuuyaH = further; diinasya = hopeless as I am; idam = (to think) that; yat na kurmi = I can not do; priyam = a pleasant act; sadR^isham = worthy; asyam = of Hanuman; priyaaakhyaatuH = who has informed me these good tidings.”

Verse 13

एष सर्वस्वभूतस्तु परिष्वङ्गो हनुमतः || ६-१-१३
मया कालमिमम् प्राप्य दत्तस्तस्य महात्मनः |

“Let me at least embrace this magnanimous Hanuman since in the present circumstances, this is all that is easily obtained from me.”

13. eshhaH = aalingaH = “this embrace; sarvasya bhuutaH = which is all that I can call really my possession; praapya = obtained; imam kaalam = in these present circumstances; dattaH = is offered; mayaa = by me; tasya mahaatmanaH = to such high soled; hanuumataH = Hanuman.”

Verse 14

इत्युक्त्वा प्रीतिहृष्टाङ्गो रामस्तम् परिष्स्वजे || ६-१-१४
हनुमन्तम् कृतात्मानम् क्ऱ्६इतवाक्यमुपागतम् |

Thus saying, Rama vibrating with joy, clasped Hanuman in his arms who, master of himself, his mission fulfilled, had returned.

14. uktvaa = uttering; iti = thus; raamaH = Rama; priiti hR^ishhTaangaH = whose limbs were thrilled with joy; parishhasvaje = embraced; tam hanuumantam = that Hanuman; kR^itaatmaanam = who had mastered his mind; upaagatam = (and) who had come; kR^ita vaakyam = having carried out his word.

Verse 15

ध्यात्वा पुनरुवाचेदम् वचनम् रघुसत्तमः || ६-१-१५
हरीनामीश्वरस्यापि सुग्रीवस्योपशृण्वतः |

After reflecting a while, Rama the great scion of Raghus, again spoke as follows, Sugriva the ruler of monkeys too listening attentively.

15. dhyaatvaa = Reflecting (for a while); raghusattamaH = Rama (the great scion of Raghus); punaH = again; uvaacha = spoke; idam vachanam = these words; sugriivasya = Sugriva; iishvarasya = the ruler; hariiNaam = of monkeys; upashR^iNvataH = listening arttentively.

Verse 16

सर्वथा सुकृतम् तावत्सीतायाः परिमार्गणम् || ६-१-१६
सागरम् तु समासाद्य पुनर्नष्टम् मनो मम |

“The search for Sita has been performed so much well in all ways. But my mind gets dejected once more, when I behold this vast ocean.”

16. parimaargeNam = “the search; siitaayaaH = for Sita; taavat = is so much; sukR^itam = well done; sarvathaa = in all ways. tu = But; mama manaH = my mind; punaH = is once more; nashhTam = lost; samasaadya = on duly reaching; saagaram = the ocean.”

Verse 17

कथम् नाम समुद्रस्य दुष्पारस्य महाम्भसः || ६-१-१७
हरयो दक्षिणम् पारम् गमिष्यन्ति समागताह् |

How can these monkeys put together will reach the southern bank of the ocean, which is so difficult to cross and which contains voluminous water?”

17. katham = “how; harayaH = (these) monkeys; samaagataH = put together; gamishhyanti = can obtain; dakshhiNam = the southern; paaram = bank; samudrasya = of the ocean; dushhpaarasya = which is difficult to cross; mahaambhasaH = and which contains voluminous water?”

Verse 18

यद्यप्येष तु वृत्तान्तो वैदेह्या गदितो मम || ६-१-१८
समुद्रपारगमने हरीणाम् किमिहोत्तरम् |

“Having received the tidings of Sita, what can now be done to take the monkeys to the farther side the sea?”

18. gaditoyadyapi = “even though informed; mama = to me; eshhaH = this; vR^ittaantaH = result; vaidehyaaH = by Sita; kim = what is; uttaram = the answer; samudrapaaragamane = to the crossing of ocean; hariiNaam = by the monkeys?”

Verse 19

इत्युक्त्वा शोकसम्भ्रान्तो रामह् शत्रुनिबर्हणः || ६-१-१९
हनूमन्तम् महाबाहुस्ततो ध्यानमुपागमत् |

Thus speaking to Hanuman, Rama the destroyer of enemies and the mighty armed, was filled with apprehension and then became absorbed in thought.

19. iti = thus; uktvaa = speaking; hanunmantam = to Hanumanta; raamaH = Rama; shatrunibarhaNaH = the destroyer of enemies; mahaabaahuH = and the mighty armed; shoka sambhraantaH = was perplexed with anguish; upaagamat = (then) became; dhyaanam = thoughtful.”