Uttara Kanda

Sarga 25: Sarga 25

उत्तरकाण्डम् · सर्ग 25

8 shlokas

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तदनन्तर बलवान् राक्षसराज रावण लङ्का के निकुम्भिला नामक उत्तम उपवन में गया। उसके साथ बहुत-से सेवक भी थे
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“After reflecting awhile, the Lord of Lanka went to the Solar Region, passing the night on the enchanting summit of Mount Sumeru. Riding in the Pushpaka Chariot, which was endowed with the speed of the sun’s steeds, he, by various ways advanced, and beheld the glorious and resplendent Sun, the purifier of all, adorned with golden bracelets and crowned with a halo encrusted with gems. His lovely countenance was graced with a pair of brilliant earrings, his person embellished with Keyuras, golden ornaments and garlands of crimson lotuses. His body was annointed with red sandalwood and he was blazing with a thousand rays.
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तदनन्तर बलवान् राक्षसराज रावण लङ्का के निकुम्भिला नामक उत्तम उपवन में गया। उसके साथ बहुत-से सेवक भी थे
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“Beholding the Sun, foremost of the Gods, Surya, that primeval Deity without end or middle, having Uchaisravas as his steed, He the Witness of the World, Lord of the Earth, Ravana was overwhelmed by His rays and said to Prahasta:—
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रावण अपनी शोभा एवं तेज से अग्नि के समान प्रज्वलित हो रहा था। उसने निकुम्भिला में पहुंचकर देखा, एक यज्ञ हो रहा है, जो सैकड़ों यूपों से व्याप्त और सुन्दर देवालयों से सुशोभित है
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“‘O Counsellor, do you go at my behest and apprise the Sim of mine intention saying, ‘Ravana has come hither to challenge you, do you fight or admit defeat; do one or the other speedily!’
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फिर वहाँ उसने अपने पुत्र मेघनाद को देखा, जो काला मृगचर्म पहने हुए तथा कमण्डलु, शिखा और ध्वज धारण किये बड़ा भयङ्कर जान पड़ता था
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“Hearing these words, that Rakshasa advanced towards the sun and beheld two door-keepers named Pingala and Dandi and, having communicated Ravana’s resolutions to them, he stood silent, being overpowered by the sun’s rays.
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उसके पास पहुँचकर लङ्केश्वर ने अपनी भुजाओं द्वारा उसका आलिङ्गन किया और पूछा —’बेटा! यह क्या कर रहे हो? ठीक-ठीक बताओ’
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“Approaching the Sun, Dandi related the matter to him and, hearing of Ravana’s intention, the sagacious Surya, that enemy of the night, said to him:—
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(मेघनाद यज्ञ के नियमानुसार मौन रहा) उस समय पुरोहित महातपस्वी द्विजश्रेष्ठ शुक्राचार्य ने, जो यज्ञसम्पत्ति की समृद्धि के लिये वहाँ आये थे, राक्षसशिरोमणि रावण से कहा-
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“‘O Dandi, either subdue Ravana or say to him “I have been defeated, do as you deemest best!”
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‘राजन् ! मैं सब बातें बता रहा हूँ, ध्यान देकर सुनिये—आपके पुत्र ने बड़े विस्तार के साथ सात यज्ञों का अनुष्ठान किया है
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“At this command, Dandi approached the high-souled Ravana and informed him of what the Sun had said.
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‘साथ ही इच्छानुसार चलने वाला एक दिव्य आकाशचारी रथ भी प्राप्त हुआ है, इसके सिवा तामसी नाम की माया उत्पन्न हुई है, जिससे अन्धकार उत्पन्न किया जाता है
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“Hearing Dandi’s words, the Lord of the Rakshasas proclaimed his victory by a roll of drums and went away.”