Introduction

Rama bids farewell to his birth-place Ayodhya and reaches the bank of the holy Ganga. There, Nishadas offers welcome reception to Rama and others.

Verse 1

विशालान् कोसलान् रम्यान् यात्वा लक्ष्मण पूर्वजः |
अयोध्याभिमुखो धीमान् प्राञ्ञ्लिर्वाक्वमब्रवीत् || २-५०-१

Having traveled the extensive and beautiful Kosala territory and standing with his face turned towards Ayodhya, the wise Rama with joined palms spoke the following words:

1. yatvaa = having crossed; ramyaan = the beautiful; vishaalaan = and the extensive; kosalaan = Kosala territory; ayodhyaabhimukhah = and standing with his face turned towards Ayodhya; dhiimaan = the wise; lakshmaNa puurvajaH = Rama(elder brother of Lakshmana); praaN^jaliH = with joined palms; abraviit = spoke; vaakyam = (the following) words.

Verse 2

आपृच्छे त्वाम् पुरीश्रेष्ठे काकुत्स्थपरिपालिते |
दैवतानि च यानि त्वाम् पालयन्त्यावसन्ति च || २-५०-२

“I bid farewell to you, Oh best of the cities, carefully protected by Dasaratha born in Kakutstha dynasty, as well as of the deities who protect you and dwell in you.”

2. puriishreshhTe = ” Oh Ayodhya; best of cities; kaakutstha paripaalite = ruled by Dasaratha born in kakutstha dynasty! aapR^ichchhe = I bid farewell; tvaam = to you; yaani = and to those; daivataani = deities; paalayanticha = who protect you and ; aavasanti = dwelling on your boundaries.”

Verse 3

निवृत्तवनवासस्त्वामनृणो जगतीपतेः |
पुनर्ध्रक्ष्यामि मात्रा च पित्रा च सह सम्गतः || २-५०-३

“After getting relieved from exile in the forest and thus freed from the debt to the emperor, I shall see you again, duly getting united with my mother and father.”

3. “nivR^itta vanavaasinaH = after getting relieved from dwelling in the forest; anR^iNaH = and becoming free of debt; jagatiipate = to the king Dasaratha; drakshhyaami = I shall see; tvaam = you; punaH = again; sangataH = united with; maatraacha = my mother; pitraacha saha = along with my father.”

Verse 4

ततो रुधिरताम्राक्षो भुजमुद्यम्य दक्षिणम् |
अश्रुपूर्णमुखो दीनोऽब्रवीज्जानपदम् जनम् || २-५०-४

Lifting his right arm and wearing a woeful look, his face covered with tears, Rama possessing lovely reddish eyes, spoke them to the people hailing from the countryside.(as follows) :

4. udyamya = lifting; dakshhiNam = (his)right; bhujam = arm; diinaH = and wearing a woeful look; ashrupuurNamukho = his face covered with tears; rudhirataamraakshhaH = and who was having lovely reddish eyes; abraviit = (Rama) spoke; janam = to the people; jaanapadam = hailing from countryside.

Verse 5

अनुक्रोशो दया चैव यथार्हम् मयि वह् कृतः |
चिरम् दुःखस्य पापीयो गम्यतामर्थसिद्धये || २-५०-५

“Mercy and compassion according to my worth (in your view) have been shown to me by you. Keeping agony for a long time is undesirable. Let each return to accomplish your desired object(attending to your house-hold work)!”

5. dayaachaiva = mercy and; anukroshaH = compassion; yathaarham = according to my worth; kR^itaH = have been shown; mayi = to me; vaH = by you. duHkhasya = Agony; chiram = for a long time; paapiiyaH = is miserable. gamyataam = Let you be gone; ardhasiddhaye = for accomplishing your desired object (viz. attending to your house-hold work).”

Verse 6

तेऽभिवाद्य महात्मानम् कृत्वा चापि प्रदक्षिणम् |
विलपन्तो नरा घोरम् व्यतिष्ठन्त क्वचित् क्वचित् || २-५०-६

Respectfully saluting the high soled prince and going round him clockwise (as a mark of reverence), those men stood rooted here and there, wailing frightfully.

6. abhivaadya = respectfully saluting; mahaatmaanam = the high-soled prince; pradakshhiNamchaapi = and going round him clockwise (as a mark of respect); te naraaH = those men; vyatishhTanta = stood; kvachit kvachit = (rooted) here and there; vilapantaH = wailing; ghoram = frightfully.

Verse 7

तथा विलपताम् तेषामतृप्तानाम् च राघवः |
अचक्षुरिषयम् प्रायाद्यथार्कः क्षणदामुखे || २-५०-७

While they were lamenting thus unceasingly, Rama passed beyond their sight, as the sun sinks out of view at nightfall.

7. teshhaam = (while) they; vilapataam = were lamenting; tathaa = thus; atR^iptaanaam = unceasingly; raaghavaH = Rama; praayaat = passed; achakshhurvishhayam = beyond their sight; arkaH yathaa = as the sun; kshhaNadaamukhe = at nightfall.

Verse 8,9 & 10

ततो धान्यधनोपेतान् दानशीलजनान् शिवान् |
अकुतश्चिद्भयान् रम्याम् श्चैत्ययूपसमावृतान् || २-५०-८
उद्यानाम्रवनोपेतान् सम्पन्नसलिलाशयान् |
तुष्टपुष्टजनाकीर्णान् गोकुलाकुलसेवितान् || २-५०-९
लक्षणीयान्न रेंद्राणाम् ब्रह्मघोषाभिनादितान् |
रथेन पुरुषव्याघ्रः कोसलानत्यवर्तत || २-५०-१०

Then Rama, a tiger among men, in his chariot, crossed Kosala territory, which was rich in grain and treasure, inhabited by men given to charity, benevolent and free from every danger, pleasing, full of temples and sacrificial stakes, adorned with gardens and mango-orchards, intersected by ponds full of water, populated by contented and well nourished people, abounded in herds of cows which deserved to be seen by all kings and which re-echoed to the chanting of religious texts.

8;9;10. tataH = then; purushha vyaaghraH = that tiger among men; rathena = in his chariot; atyavartata = crossed; kosalaan = Kosala territory; dhaanya dhanopetaan = which was rich in grain and treasure; daana shiila janaan = inhabited by men given to charity; shivaan akutashchidbhayaan = benevolent and free from every danger; ramyaan = pleasing; chaitya yuupa samaavR^itaan = full of temples and sacrificial stakes; udyaanaamravanopetaan = adorned with gardens and mango orchards; sampanna salilaashayaan = intersected by ponds full of water; tushhTa pushhTa janaakiirNaan = inhabited by well nourished people; gokulaakula sevitaan = abounded in herds of cows; lakshhaNiiyaan = which deserved to be seen by ; narendraaNaam = by all kings; brahmaghoshhaabhinaaditaan = and which re- echoed to the charity of religious texts.

Verse 11

मध्येन मुदितम् स्फीतम् रम्योद्यानसमाकुलम् |
राज्यम् भोग्यम् नरेन्द्राणाम् ययौ धृतिमताम् वरः || २-५०-११

Rama, the best among the resolute, moved into the middle of a happy and prosperous kingdom, abounding in lovely gardens and fit to be enjoyed by kings.

11. varaH = the best; dhR^itimataam = among the resolute;yayou = moved;madhyena = into themiddle; muditam = of a happy; raajyam = kingdom; sphiitam = which is prosperous; ramyodyaana samaakulam = abounding in lovely gardens; bhogyam = fit to be enjoyed; narendraaNaam = by kings.

Verse 12

तत्र त्रिपथगाम् दिव्याम् शिव तोयाम् अशैवलाम् |
ददर्श राघवो गन्गाम् पुण्याम् ऋषि निसेविताम् || २-५०-१२

There, Rama beheld the celestial and lovely river of Ganga with its tree tributaries, carrying clear waters without green moss and frequented by sages.

12. tatra = there; raaghavaH = Rama; dadarsha = beheld; puNyaam = the celestial; gaNgaam = Ganga river; tripathagaam = which takes a three fold course (through three tributaries) ramyaam = a lovely one; shiva toyaam = carrying clear waters; ashaivalaam = without a green moss; R^ishhi nishhevitaam = and frequented by sages.

Verse 13

आश्रमैरविदूर्स्थैः श्रीमद्भिः समलम् कृताम् |
कालेऽप्सरोभिर्हृष्टाभिः सेविताम्भोह्रदाम् शिवाम् || २-५०-१३

The River Ganga was adorned with splendid hermitages within easy distance from one another, with pools overflowing with water, visited at suitable hours by celestial nymphs thrilling with rapture.

13. samalamkR^itaam = adorned; aviduurasthaiH = not very far (from one another); shriimadbhiH = splendid; aashramaiH = hermitages; sevitaambhohradaam = with pools overflowing with water visited; kaale = at suitable hours; apsarobhiH = by celestial nymphs; hR^ishhTaabhiH = thrilling with rapture.

Verse 14

देवदानवगन्धर्वैः किन्नरैरुपशोभिताम् |
नागगन्धर्वपत्नीभिः सेविताम् सततम् शिवाम् || २-५०-१४

The blessed river was graced by gods and demons, Gandharvas(celestial musicians) and kinnaras and was constantly visited by consorts of Nagas and Gandharvas.

14. upashobhitaam = graced; deva daanava gandharvaiH = by gods and demons; Gandharvas (celestial musicians); kinnaraiH = (and) Kinnaras; satatam = constantly;sevitaam = visited by; naaga gandharvapatniiH = consorts of Nagas and Gandharvas.

Verse 15

देवाक्रीडशताकीर्णाम् देवोद्यानशतायुताम् |
देवार्थमाकाशगमाम् विख्याताम् देवपद्मिनीम् || २-५०-१५

The well known river was hemmed in by hills serving as the play- ground of hundreds of celestials and embellished with hundreds of celestial gardens; it coursed through the heavens for the benefit of gods and which in heaven was named “The stream of Golden Lotuses”.

15. devaa kriiDa shataakiirNaam = the hills serving as the playground of hundreds of celestials; devodyaana shataayutaam = embellished with hundreds of celestial gardens; aakaashagamaam = coursed through the heavens; devaartham = for the benefit of gods; vikhyaatam = (and which in heaven) was named; devapadminiim = “The stream of Golden Lotuses”.

Verse 16

जलघाताट्टहासोग्राम् फेननिर्मलहासिनीम् |
क्वचिद्वेणीकृतजलाम् क्वचिदावर्तशोभिताम् || २-५०-१६

The holy river, the sound of whose clashing waves and its striking with rocks resembled a deep laughter, having a bright smile as white as a foam, its waters reduced at some places to the shape of a maiden’s plaited locks, was rendered beautiful at some places by whirl pools.

16. jalaaghaataaTTahaasograam = the sound of whose clashing waves and striking with rocks resembles deep laughter; phena nirmala haasiniim = having a smile as white as a foam; veNiikR^ita jalaam = its water reduced to the shape of a maiden’s plaited locks; kvachit = at some places; aavarta shobhitaam = rendered beautiful by whirl pools; kvachit = at some places.

Verse 17

क्वचित्स्तिमितगम्भीराम् क्वचिद्वेगजलाकुलाम् |
क्वचिद्गम्भीरनिर्घोषाम् क्वचिद्भैरवनिस्वनाम् || २-५०-१७

At some places, its waters were still and deep. At some places, they were disturbed with violent agitation. At some places, they made a deep roaring sound. At some places, they were having a terrific noise

17. kvachit = at some places; smita gambhiiraam = its waters were still and deep; kvachit = at some places; vega jalaakulaam = they were disturbed with violent agitation; kvachit = at some places; gambhiira nirghoshhaam = making a deep roaring sound; kvachit = at some places; bhairava niHsvanaam = having a terrific noise.

Verse 18

देवसम्घाप्लुतजलाम् निर्मलोत्पलशोभिताम् |
क्वचिदाभोगपुलिनाम् क्वचिन्नर्मलवालुकाम् || २-५०-१८

Hosts of gods took a dip into its water .It was adorned by white lotuses. It was hemmed in, with expanse of small islands and at some places, lined with white sands.

18. deva sanghaapluta jalaam = hosts of gods took a dip into its water; nirmalotpala shobhitaam = adorned by white lotuses; kvachit = at some places; aabhogapulinaam = with expanse of small islands; kvachit = at some places; nirmala vaalukaam = lined with white sands.

Verse 19

हंस सरस सम्घुष्टाम् चक्र वाक उपकूजिताम् |
सदामदैश्च विहगैरभिसम्नादिताम् तराम् || २-५०-१९

The river was rendered resonant by swans and cranes, was graced with cackling of Chakrawaka** birds and other birds which are in rut all through the year kept hovering on its water.

19. hamsa saarasa samghushTaam = rendered resonant by swans and cranes; chakravaakopa kuujitaam = with cackling of Chakrawaka birds; vihagaiH = (other) birds; sadaamadaiH = which are in rut all through; abhisannaaditamtaraam = kept hovering in its middle. **-Chakravaka is a species of bird; which gets disunited with its mate by night.

Verse 20

क्वचित्तीररुहैर्वृक्षैर्मालाभिरिव शोभिताम् |
क्वचित्फुल्लोत्पलच्छन्नाम् क्वचित्पद्मवनाकुलाम् || २-५०-२०

At some places the river was adorned with trees growing on its banks encircling like garlands, at some places crowded with thick cluster of lotuses.

20. kvachit = at some places; shobhitaam = (the river) was adorned; vR^ikshhaiaH = with trees; tiiraruhaiH = growing on its banks; maalaabhiriva = (encircling) like garlands; kvachit = at some places; phullotpalachchhannaam = covered with widely opened lotuses; padmavanaakulaam = crowded with thick cluster of lotuses.

Verse 21

क्वचित्कुमुदष्ण्डैश्च कुड्मलैरुपशोभिताम् |
नानापुष्परजोध्वस्ताम् समदामिव च क्वचित् || २-५०-२१

At some places, it was graced with beds of water lilies in the form of buds and at some places, it was reddened with the pollen of numerous flowers, as though excited with passion.

21. kvachit = at some places; upashobhitaam = graced with; kumuda shhaNDaishcha = beds of water lilies; kuDmalaiH = in the farm of buds; kvachit = at some places; naanaa pushhpa rajodhvastaam = reddened with the pollen of numerous flowers; samadaam iva = as though excited with passion.

Verse 22

व्यपेतमलसम्घाताम् मणिनिर्मलदर्शनाम् |
दिशागजैर्वनगजैर्मत्तैश्च वरवारणैः || २-५०-२२
देवोपवाह्यश्च मुहुः सम्नादितवनान्तराम् |

Having every aggregation of dirt removed, the river presented a spotlessly clear appearance like a crystal. The interior of the forest was reddened noisy again and again by the elephants guarding the quarters, by the ruttiest wild elephants and the elephants of excellent breed used for riding by gods.

22. vyapeta mala samghaataam = having every aggregation of dirt removed; maNinirmala darshanaam = presenting a spotlessly clear appearance like a crystal; samnaadita vanaantaraam = the interior of the forest rendered noisy; muhuH = again and again; dishaagajaiH = by the elephants guarding the quarters; mattaiH = ruttiest; vanagajaiH = wild elephants; varavaaraNaiH = elephants of excellent breed; devopavaahaiH = used for riding by gods.

Verse 23 & 24

प्रमदामिव यत्ने न भूषिताम् भूषणोत्तमैः || २-५०-२३
फलैः पुष्पैः किसलयैर्वऋताम् गुल्मैद्द्विजैस्तथा |
शिंशुमरैः च नक्रैः च भुजम्गैः च निषेविताम् || २-५०-२४

Surrounded by fruits and flowers and tender leaves, shrubs and birds, it looked like a young woman artistically decked with the best of jewels. The river was infested with dolphins, crocodiles and snakes.

23;24. vR^itaam = surrounded; phalaiH = by fruits; pushhpaiH = flowers; kisalayaiH = tender leaves; gulmaiH = shrubs; tathaa = and; dvijaiH = birds; pramadaamiva = it looked like a young woman; yat nena = carefully;bhuushhitaam = decked with; bhuushhaNottamaiH = the best of jewels. nishhevitaam = infested with; shimshumaaraishcha = dolphins; nakraishcha = crocodiles; bhujangaishcha = and snakes.

Verse 25 & 26

विष्णुपादच्युताम् दिव्यामपापाम् पापनाशिनीम् |
ताम् शङ्करजटाजूटाद्भ्रष्टाम् सागरतेजसा || २-५०-२५
समुद्रमहीषीम् गङ्गाम् सारसक्रौञ्चनादिताम् |
आससाद महाबाहुः शृङ्गिबेरपुरम् प्रति || २-५०-२६

Rama, the mighty armed, reached the river Ganga, which is devoid of sins and which dispels all sins, which had fallen from the mass of matted hair of Lord Shankara through the spiritual power of Emperor Bhagiratha, which is rendered noisy by cranes and herons, which is a consort of the ocean and which is in the vicinity of Sringaverapura(the modern Singraur).

25;26. mahaabaahuH = Rama;the mighty armed; aasasaada = reached; taam gangaam = that river Ganga; vishhNu paadachyutaam = which flows from the feet of Lord Vishnu; apaapaam = which is devoid of sins; paapanaashiniim = and dispels all sins; bhrashhTaam = and which had fallen; shankara jaTaajuuTaat = from the mass of matted hair of Lord Shankara; saagara tejasaa = through the spiritual power of the descendent of Sagara(Emperor Bhagiratha) ; samudra krounchanaaditaam = which was rendered noisy by cranes and herons; shR^iN^giberapuram prati = in the vicinity of Sringaverapura( the modern Singraur.)

Verse 27

ताम् ऊर्मि कलिल आवर्ताम् अन्ववेक्ष्य महा रथः |
सुमन्त्रम् अब्रवीत् सूतम् इह एव अद्य वसामहे || २-५०-२७

Beholding the river Ganga with its waves covering whirlpools, Rama the great warrior said to Sumantra the charioteer as follows: “We shall halt here itself today.”

27. anvavekshhya = beholding; taam = that river Ganga; uurmi kalilaavartaam = having whirlpools covered by waves; mahaarathaH = Rama; the mighty warrior; abraviit = said; sumantram = to Sumantra; suutam = the charioteer; vasaamahe = “we shall halt; ihaiva = here itself; adya = today.”

Verse 28

अविदूरात् अयम् नद्या बहु पुष्प प्रवालवान् |
सुमहान् इन्गुदी वृक्षो वसामः अत्र एव सारथे || २-५०-२८

“Oh, charioteer! Not far from the river stands this very large sacred fig tree with its many flowers and shoots. We shall stay here itself.”

28. saarathe = “Oh; charioteer! aviduuraat = Not distant; nadyaaH = from the river; sumahaan = there is a very big; iyam = this one; iN^gudiivR^ikshhaH = the sacred fig tree; bahu pushhpa pravaaLavaan = with many flowers and shoots. VasaamaH = (We) shall stay; atraiva = here itself.”

Verse 29

द्रक्ष्यामः सरिताम् श्रेष्ठाम् सम्मान्यसलिलाम् शिवाम् |
देवदानवगन्धर्वमृगमानुषपक्षिणाम् || २-५०-२९

“I shall see (from here) the excellent river Ganga, which is auspicious and whose waters deserve to be respected by gods, men, Gandharvas, beasts, reptiles and birds .”

29. drakshhyaamaH = “I shall see; saritaam shreshhTaam = the excellent river Ganga; shivaam = which is auspicious; deva daanava gandharva mR^iga maanushha pakshhiNaam = to gods; men; Gandharvas; beasts; reptiles and birds; sam maanya salilaam = whose waters are respectable.”

Verse 30

लक्षणः च सुमन्त्रः च बाढम् इति एव राघवम् |
उक्त्वा तम् इन्गुदी वृक्षम् तदा उपययतुर् हयैः || २-५०-३०

Saying �so be it’ and nothing more to Rama, Lakshmana and Sumantra too then directed the horses to that sacred fig tree.

30. uktvaa = saying; baadhamityeva = �So be it’ and nothing more; raaghavam = to Rama; lakshhmaNashcha = Lakshmana; sumantrashcha = and Sumantra; tadaa = then; upayayatuH = approached; hayaiH = by horses; tam = that; iN^gudiivR^ikshham = sacred fig tree.

Verse 31

रामः अभियाय तम् रम्यम् वृक्षम् इक्ष्वाकु नन्दनः |
रथात् अवातरत् तस्मात् सभार्यः सह लक्ष्मणः || २-५०-३१

Rama, the delight of Ikshvaku dynasty, reached that beautiful tree and got down from the chariot along with Sita and Lakshmana.

31. raamaH = Rama; ikshhvaaku nandanaH = the delight of Ikshvaku dynasty; abhiyaaya = reached; tam vR^ikshham = that tree; ramyam = the beautiful one; avaatarat = and got down; tasmaat rathaat = from that chariot; sabhaaryaH = along with his wife; saha lakshhmaNaH = and with Lakshmana.

Verse 32

सुमन्त्रः अपि अवतीर्य एव मोचयित्वा हय उत्तमान् |
वृक्ष मूल गतम् रामम् उपतस्थे कृत अन्जलिः || २-५०-३२

Sumantra too dismounted from the chariot, unyoked the superb horses after which with joined palms, he seated himself near Rama at the foot of the tree.

32. sumantro api = Sumantra too; avatiirya = got down; asmaat = from the chariot; mochayitvaa = released; hayottamaan = the superb horses; kR^itaaNjaliH = with joined palms; upatasthe = (he) seated himself near; raamam = Rama; vR^ikshha muula gatam = at the foot of the tree.

Verse 33

तत्र राजा गुहो नाम रामस्य आत्म समः सखा |
निषाद जात्यो बलवान् स्थपतिः च इति विश्रुतः || २-५०-३३

There, a king named Guha was Rama’s friend dear to him as his own life. He was Nishada by birth, a strong man and well known as a ruler of Nishadas.

33. tatra = There; raajaa = a king; guho naama = named Guha; raamasya = Rama’s; sakhaa = friend; aatmasamaH = equal to his life; nishhaada jaatasya = Nishada by birth; balavaan = a strong man; vishrutaH = well known; sthapatishcheti = as ruler of Nishadas.

Verse 34

स श्रुत्वा पुरुष व्याघ्रम् रामम् विषयम् आगतम् |
वृद्धैः परिवृतः अमात्यैः ज्ञातिभिः च अपि उपागतः || २-५०-३४

Hearing of Rama the tiger among men having come to his territory, he approached the prince, escorted by elderly ministers and relatives.

34. shrutvaa = hearing of; raamam = Rama; purushhavyaaghram = the tiger among men; aagatam = having come; vishhayam = to his territory; saH = he; abhyupaagataH = approached; parivR^itaH = accompanied by; vR^iddhaiH = elderly; amaatyaiH = ministers; G^yaatibhishcha = and relatives.

Verse 35

ततः निषाद अधिपतिम् दृष्ट्वा दूरात् अवस्थितम् |
सह सौमित्रिणा रामः समागच्चद् गुहेन सः || २-५०-३५

Seeing from a distance the king of Nishada coming, Rama along with Lakshmana thereupon went forth to meet Guha.

35. dR^ishhTvaa = seeing; duuraat = from the distance; nishhaadaadhipatim = the king of Nishada; upasthitam = coming; saH raamaH = that Rama; soumitriNaa saha = along with Lakshmana; tataH = thereupon; samaagachchhat = went forth to meet; guhena = Guha.

Verse 36

तम् आर्तः सम्परिष्वज्य गुहो राघवम् अब्रवीत् |
यथा अयोध्या तथा इदम् ते राम किम् करवाणि ते || २-५०-३६
ईदृशम् हि महाबाहो कः प्रप्स्यत्यतिथिम् प्रियम् |

Closely embracing Rama, Guha who felt disturbed, spoke to him, “This city too is as much as Ayodhya to you. What can I do for you? Oh mighty armed! Who indeed will get such a lovely guest?”

36. samparishhvajya = closely embracing; tam raaghavam = that Rama; guhaH = Guha; aartaH = who felt disturbed; abraviit = spoke to him; iyam = “This city too ; yathaa tathaa = is in every way as ; ayodhyaa = Ayodhya; kim = what; karavaaNi = can I do; te = for you? mahaabaaho = Oh; mighty armed! kaH hi = who indeed; praapsyasi = will get; iidR^isham = such; priyam = a lovely; atithim = guest?”

Verse 37

ततः गुणवद् अन्न अद्यम् उपादाय पृथग् विधम् |
अर्घ्यम् च उपानयत् क्षिप्रम् वाक्यम् च इदम् उवाच ह || २-५०-३७

Having brought pristine cooked rice of excellent quality and other dishes of various kinds, he then quickly offered him water to wash his hands and spoke as follows:

37. upaadaaya = having brought; annaadyam = pristine cooked rice; guNavat = of excellent quality; prithagvidham = and other dishes of various kinds; tataH = (he) then; kshhipram = quickly; upaanayat = offered (him); arghyamcha = water to wash his hands;uvaacha ha = and spoke; idam = these; vaakyamcha = words:

Verse 38

स्वागतम् ते महा बाहो तव इयम् अखिला मही |
वयम् प्रेष्या भवान् भर्ता साधु राज्यम् प्रशाधि नः || २-५०-३८

“Welcome to you, Oh, mighty armed! All this land is yours. We are your servants. You are the Lord. Rule over our kingdom in an efficient way.”

38. svaagatam = “welcome; te = to you; mahaabaaho = oh; mighty armed! akhilaa = All; iyam mahii = this land; tava = is yours. vayam = We; preshhyaaH = are servants. bhavaan = You; bhartaa = are the Lord. Prashaadhi = Rule over; naH = our; raajyam = kingdom; saadhu = efficiently.”

Verse 39

भक्ष्यम् भोज्यम् च पेयम् च लेह्यम् च इदम् उपस्थितम् |
शयनानि च मुख्यानि वाजिनाम् खादनम् च ते || २-५०-३९

“Here have arrived various kinds of dishes, drinks and syrups as also excellent beds (for you to sleep on) and food for your horses”

39. idam = “here; upasthitam = are arrived; bhakshhyam bhojyam = dishes of various kinds; peyam = drinks; lehyamcha = and syrups; mukhyaani = as also excellent; shayanaani = beds; khaadinamcha = and food; te = for your; vaajinaam = horses.”

Verse 40 & 41

गुहम् एव ब्रुवाणम् तम् राघवः प्रत्युवाच ह || २-५०-४०
अर्चिताः चैव हृष्टाः च भवता सर्वथा वयम् |
पद्भ्याम् अभिगमाच् चैव स्नेह संदर्शनेन च || २-५०-४१

To Guha who was speaking as aforesaid, Rama replied thus: “We stand honored by you, by your very visit to us on foot, as well as your show of affection and are pleased with you”

40;41. guham = to Guha; bruvaaNam = who was speaking; evam = as aforesaid; raaghavaH = Rama; pratyuvaacha ha = replied thus: architaashchaiva = “we stand honoured; bhavataa = by you; abhigamachchaiva = by your very visit; padbhyaam = on foot; snehasamdarshanenacha = as well as your show of affection; hR^ishhTaashcha = and are pleased(with you).”

Verse 42

भुजाभ्याम् साधु वृत्ताभ्याम् पीडयन् वाक्यम् अब्रवीत् |
दिष्ट्या त्वाम् गुह पश्यामिअरोगम् सह बान्धवैः || २-५०-४२
अपि ते कूशलम् राष्ट्रे मित्रेषु च धनेषु च |

Pressing gently with his muscular arms, Rama spoke these words: ” Oh, Guha! Thank heaven that I am seeing you in good health with your relatives. Is all well with the kingdom, the allies and the treasure?”

42;43. piidayam = pressing; saadhu = gently; pinaabhyaam = with his muscular; bhujaabhyaam = arms; abraviit = (Rama) spoke; vaakyam = (these) words; guha = “Oh; Guha! dishhTyaa = Thank heaven; pashyaami = I am seeing; tvaam = you; arogam = in good health; saha baandhavaiH = with your relatives;api kushalam = is all well; te = in your; raashhTre = kingdom; mitreshhu = (with your) friends; dhaneshhucha = and the treasure?”

Verse 43

यत् तु इदम् भवता किंचित् प्रीत्या समुपकल्पितम् |
सर्वम् तत् अनुजानामि न हि वर्ते प्रतिग्रहे || २-५०-४३

“I know your affection by which all this is extensively well arranged by you. But I am not in a position indeed to accept it.”

43. anujaanaami = I know; idam priitya = this affection; yat kimchit = by which; tat sarvam = all that; samabhikalpitam = is extensively well- arranged; bhavataa = by you. na varte hi = I am not in a condition indeed to; pratigrahe = accept.”

Verse 44

कुश चीर अजिन धरम् फल मूल अशनम् च माम् |
विद्धि प्रणिहितम् धर्मे तापसम् वन गोचरम् || २-५०-४४

“Know me as under a vow to be an ascetic, wearing the robes of bark and deerskin and by piety, I am determined to live in the forest by eating roots and fruits only.”

44. viddhi = know; maam = me; praNihitam = as under a vow; taapasam = to be an ascetic; kushachiiraajinadharam = wearing the robes of bark and deerskin; dharma = and by piety; praNihitam = I am determined; vanacharam = to live in the forest; phalamuulaashinam = eating fruits and roots.”

Verse 45

अश्वानाम् खादनेन अहम् अर्थी न अन्येन केनचित् |
एतावता अत्र भवता भविष्यामि सुपूजितः || २-५०-४५

“I desire nothing but a little forage for the horses. By being provided with this much at the present moment, I shall be duly satisfied by you.”

45. aham = “I; arthii = am the one who desire; khaadanena = only food; ashvaanaam = for the horses; na = not; anyena kenachit = and any other else. Etaavataa = by this much only; bhavitaa = I shall be; supuujitaH = well = satisfied; atra = at this time; bhavataa = by you.”

Verse 46

एते हि दयिता राज्ञः पितुर् दशरथस्य मे |
एतैः सुविहितैः अश्वैः भविष्याम्य् अहम् अर्चितः || २-५०-४६

“These horses were cherished by the king Dasaratha, my father. I shall feel honored by these horses being duly fed.”

46. ete = ” these (horses); dayitaa = cherished; dasarathasya raaG^yaH = by the king Dasaratha; me pituH = my father; aham = I; bhavishhyaami = shall be; architaH = honored; etaiH ashvaiH = by these horses; suvihitaiH = being duly fed.”

Verse 47

अश्वानाम् प्रतिपानम् च खादनम् चैव सो अन्वशात् |
गुहः तत्र एव पुरुषांस् त्वरितम् दीयताम् इति || २-५०-४७

Then Guha on that spot commanded his men as follows: “Let water for drinking and forage be supplied promptly to horses”

47. saH = that; guhaH = Guha; tatraiva = on that spot; anvashaat = commanded; purushhaan = his men (as follows); ” pratipaanamcha = “Let water for drinking; khaadanamchaiva = and forage; diiyataamiti = be supplied; tvaritam = promptly; ashvaanaam = to horses.”

Verse 48

ततः चीर उत्तर आसन्गः संध्याम् अन्वास्य पश्चिमाम् |
जलम् एव आददे भोज्यम् लक्ष्मणेन आहृतम् स्वयम् || २-५०-४८

Having worshipped the evening twilight appearing in the west, with an upper garment made of bark(on his person); Rama then took for food only water brought by Lakshmana himself.

48. anvaasya = having worshipped; pashchimaam sandhyaam = the evening twilight appearing in the west; chiirottaraasaNgaH = with an upper garment made of bark; tataH = (Rama) then; aadade = took; bhojyam = for food; jalameva = only water; aahR^itam = brought; lakshhmaNena = by Lakshmana; svayam = himself.

Verse 49

तस्य भूमौ शयानस्य पादौ प्रक्षाल्य लक्ष्मणः |
सभार्यस्य ततः अभ्येत्य तस्थौ वृष्कम् उपाश्रितः || २-५०-४९

Having washed the feet of Rama who was lying on the ground along with his consort, Lakshmana then came and stood near a tree.

49. prakshhaalya = having washed; paadou = the feet; tasya = of Rama; shayanasya = who was lying; bhuumou = on the ground; sabhaaryasya = along with his consort; lakshhmaNaH = Lakshmana; tataH = then; abhyetya = came; tasthou = and stationed; upaashritaH = leaning against; vR^ikshham = a tree.

Verse 51

तथा शयानस्य ततः अस्य धीमतः |
यशस्विनो दाशरथेर् महात्मनः |
अदृष्ट दुह्खस्य सुख उचितस्य सा |
तदा व्यतीयाय चिरेण शर्वरी || २-५०-५१

The illustrious, lofty minded and the high-soled son of Dasaratha, who had never seen suffering and who deserved all comforts, remained lying on the ground thereafter, while that long night passed away.

51. yashasvinaH = the illustrious; dhiimataH = lofty minded; mahaatmanaH = and the high-soled; asya daasharathe = son of Dasaratha; adR^ishhTa duHkhasya = who had never seen suffering; sukhochitasya = and who deserved all comforts; shayaanasya = remained lying; tataH = thereafter; saa = while that; chireNa = long; sharvarii = night; vyatiiyaaya = passed away.

Verse 50

गुहो अपि सह सूतेन सौमित्रिम् अनुभाषयन् |
अन्वजाग्रत् ततः रामम् अप्रमत्तः धनुर् धरः || २-५०-५०

Guha too along with the charioteer conversed with Lakshmana and thereafter wielding a bow; alertly kept a vigil over Rama.

50. guho.api = Guha too; suutena saha = along with the charioteer; anubhaashhayan = conversed with; soumitrim = Lakshmana; tataH = and thereafter; dhanurdharaH = wielding a bow; apramattaH = alertly; anvajaagrat = kept a vigil; raamam = over Rama.