रामायणम् — युद्धकाण्डे पञ्चाशः सर्गः

स तु राक्षसशार्दूलो निद्रामदसमाकुलः ।
राजमार्गं श्रिया जुष्टं ययौ विपुलविक्रमः ॥

Summary AI That tiger among *rākṣasas*, of immense prowess, though overwhelmed with the intoxication of sleep, proceeded along the royal road graced with splendor.

M N Dutt That tiger-like Rakşasa possessed of prowess, (still) under the influence of slumber, strode along the picturesque highway.

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राक्षसानां सहस्रैश्च वृतः परमदुर्जयः ।
गृहेभ्यः पुष्पवर्षेण कार्यमाणस्तदा ययौ ॥

Summary AI Surrounded by thousands of *rākṣasas*, that extremely invincible one then set forth, while being showered with flowers from the houses.

M N Dutt That exceedingly unconquerable one, surrounded by thousands of Raksasas, went on, showered with blossoms from the houses (standing by).

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स हेमजालविततं भानुभास्वरदर्शनम् ।
ददर्श विपुलं रम्यं राक्षसेन्द्रनिवेशनम् ॥

Summary AI He beheld the vast and beautiful palace of the king of *rākṣasas*, which was covered with golden nets and possessed an appearance as brilliant as the sun.

M N Dutt Then he saw the grand and graceful residence of the lord of the Räkşasas, having golden networks and sun-bright to behold.

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स तत्तदा सूर्य इवाभ्रजालं
प्रविश्य रक्षोऽधिपतेर्निवेशनम् ।
ददर्श दूरेऽग्रजमासनस्थं
स्वयम्भुवं शक्र इवासनस्थम् ॥

Summary AI Entering the palace of the king of *rākṣasas* like the sun entering a mass of clouds, he saw from a distance his elder brother seated on a throne, just as *Śakra* beholds *Svayambhū* seated on his throne.

M N Dutt Entering the mansion of the Raksasa sovereign, like the sun entering into a mass of clouds, he saw his elder brother seated at a distance; even as Sakra sees the Self-sprung seated.

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सोऽभिगम्य गृहं भ्रातुः कक्ष्यामभिविगाह्य च ।
ददर्शोद्विग्नमासीनं विमाने पुष्पके गुरुम् ॥

Summary AI Having reached his brother's palace and crossed the courtyard, he saw his elder brother sitting anxious in the *Puṣpaka* chariot.

M N Dutt Arriving at the abode and passing the entrance, he saw his superior anxiously seated on the car, Pusphaka.

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अथ दृष्ट्वा दशग्रीवः कुम्भकर्णमुपस्थितम् ।
तूर्णमुत्थाय संहृष्टः संनिकर्षमुपानयत् ॥

Summary AI Then, seeing *Kumbhakarṇa* arrived, the ten-necked *Rāvaṇa* rose quickly in delight and drew him close.

M N Dutt Seeing Kumbhakarņa come, the Ten necked one, exceedingly rejoiced, raised him up and drew him near himself.

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अथासीनस्य पर्यङ्के कुम्भकर्णो महाबलः ।
भ्रातुर्ववन्दे चरणां किं कृत्यमिति चाब्रवीत् ।
उत्पत्य चैनं मुदितो रावणः परिषस्वजे ॥

Summary AI Then, the mighty *Kumbhakarṇa* saluted the feet of his brother who was seated on a couch and asked, "What is the task?" The delighted *Rāvaṇa* stood up and embraced him.

M N Dutt Then the exceedingly mighty Kumbhakarņa saluted the feet of his brother and said, "What did you say ?"

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स भ्रात्रा संपरिष्वक्तो यथावच्चाभिनन्दितः ।
कुम्भकर्णः शुभं दिव्यं प्रतिपेदे वरासनम् ॥

Summary AI Embraced by his brother and properly greeted, *Kumbhakarṇa* took a seat on an auspicious, divine, and excellent throne.

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स तदासनमाश्रित्य कुम्भकर्णो महाबलः ।
संरक्तनयनः कोपाद्रावणं वाक्यमब्रवीत् ॥

Summary AI Occupying that seat, the mighty *Kumbhakarṇa*, his eyes bloodshot with anger, spoke these words to *Rāvaṇa*.

M N Dutt Kumbhakarņa seated himself on a shining and superb seat. And seating himself on that seat, the wondrous powerful Kumbhakarna, with his eyes reddened in wrath, addressed Ravana, saying.

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किमर्थमहमादृत्य त्वया राजन्प्रबोधितः ।
शंस कस्माद्भयं तेऽस्ति कोऽद्य प्रेतो भविष्यति ॥

Summary AI "O King! Why have I been awakened by you with such respect? Tell me, from whom do you have fear? Who shall become a corpse today?"

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भ्रातरं रावणः क्रुद्धं कुम्भकर्णमवस्थितम् ।
ईषत्तु परिवृत्ताभ्यां नेत्राभ्यां वाक्यमब्रवीत् ॥

Summary AI *Rāvaṇa*, with his eyes slightly rolling, spoke to his brother *Kumbhakarṇa*, who stood there in a fit of rage.

M N Dutt O king, why honouring me, has you awaked me? Tell me whence springs your fear? And who shall be a ghost?* Thereat Ravana, waxing wroth, and with his eyes rolling in rage, said to Kumbhakarma, seated. *Having been slain by me.

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अद्य ते सुमहान्कालः शयानस्य महाबल ।
सुखितस्त्वं न जानीषे मम रामकृतं भयम् ॥

Summary AI "O mighty one! A great deal of time has passed while you were sleeping. Being comfortable, you do not know the fear caused to me by *Rāma*."

M N Dutt O highly powerful one, you have slept away a long space of time. And having been asleep, you did not know the great fear of mine springing from Rama.

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एष दाशरथी रामः सुग्रीवसहितो बली ।
समुद्रं सबलस्तीर्त्वा मूलं नः परिकृन्तति ॥

Summary AI "This powerful *Rāma*, the son of *Daśaratha*, along with *Sugrīva* and his army, has crossed the ocean and is cutting at our very roots."

M N Dutt This graceful son to Daśaratha possessed of strength, along with Sugriva, having crossed the ocean, is destroying our race.

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हन्त पश्यस्व लङ्काया वनान्युपवनानि च ।
सेतुना सुखमागम्य वानरैकार्णवं कृतम् ॥

Summary AI "Alas! Look at the forests and groves of *Laṅkā*. Having crossed easily via the bridge, they have turned the place into a single sea of monkeys."

M N Dutt Alack! see in own Lanka, woods and forests have been flooded with an ocean of monkeys never even coming without any ado by the bridge (which they have constructed).

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ये राक्षसा मुख्यतमा हतास्ते वानरैर्युधि ।
वानराणां क्षयं युद्धे न पश्यामि कदाचन ॥

Summary AI "Those *rākṣasas* who were the most prominent have been killed by the monkeys in battle. I do not see any destruction of the monkeys in this war at all."

M N Dutt Those Rākşasas that were prime have been slain in battle by the monkeys; but I find no destruction of the monkeys in fight. Nay, the monkeys have been before vanquished (by the Raksasas) in battle.

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सर्वक्षपितकोशं च स त्वमभ्यवपद्य माम् ।
त्रायस्वेमां पुरीं लङ्कां बालवृद्धावशेषिताम् ॥

Summary AI "With my entire treasury exhausted, you must come to my rescue and protect this city of *Laṅkā*, where only children and the elderly remain."

M N Dutt Do you, favouring me, whose exchequer is empty, save this city of Lanka, having only young folks and the aged left.

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भ्रातुरर्थे महाबाहो कुरु कर्म सुदुष्करम् ।
मयैवं नोक्तपूर्वो हि कश्चिद्भ्रातः परंतप ।
त्वय्यस्ति मम च स्नेहः परा संभावना च मे ॥

Summary AI "O mighty-armed one! Perform a most difficult task for your brother’s sake. O scorcher of enemies! I have never spoken like this to anyone before. I have both affection for you and the highest expectations of you."

M N Dutt O long-armed one, do you perform your dearest acts in behalf of your brother. O subduer of enemies, I had never before said so to my brother.

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देवासुरविमर्देषु बहुशो राक्षसर्षभ ।
त्वया देवाः प्रतिव्यूह्य निर्जिताश्चासुरा युधि ।
न हि ते सर्वभूतेषु दृश्यते सदृशो बली ॥

Summary AI "O bull among *rākṣasas*! In the conflicts between gods and demons, you have many times encountered and conquered both. No warrior equal to you is seen among all living beings."

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कुरुष्व मे प्रियहितमेतदुत्तमं
यथाप्रियं प्रियरणबान्धवप्रिय ।
स्वतेजसा विधम सपत्नवाहिनीं
शरद्घनं पवन इवोद्यतो महान् ॥

Summary AI "O lover of battle and beloved of kinsmen! Perform this most excellent and beneficial service for me as I desire. Like a great rising wind scattering autumnal clouds, disperse the enemy host with your own brilliance."

M N Dutt O lover of battle! O dear to friends, as you like, do this beloved good office, this prime benefit, to me. By your own energy, smite the hostile hosts, even as a mighty and strong wind (scattered away) autumnal clouds.

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