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Bala Kanda
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प्रीत: कश्चिन्मुनिस्ताभ्यां संस्थित: कलशं ददौ। प्रसन्नो वल्कलं कश्चिद्ददौ ताभ्यां महायशा:।।1.4.20।।
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Pleased with the singing, one of the sages seated in the assembly presented them a pitcher. Another sage of renown got so delighted that he gave them garments.
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Bala Kanda
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आश्चर्यमिदमाख्यानं मुनिना सम्प्रकीर्तितम्। परं कवीनामाधारं समाप्तं च यथाक्रमम्।।1.4.21।।
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This wonderful epic chronologically composed and completed by the sage (Valmiki), is the supreme source for poetry.
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Bala Kanda
| 4 | 22 |
अभिगीतमिदं गीतं सर्वगीतेषु कोविदौ। आयुष्यं पुष्टिजनकं सर्वश्रुतिमनोहरम्।।1.4.22।। प्रशस्यमानौ सर्वत्र कदाचित्तत्र गायकौ । रथ्यासु राजमार्गेषु ददर्श भरताग्रज:।।1.4.23।।
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The two singers, proficient in all kinds of notes recited the epic in the streets and on the principal roads. It was pleasing to hear for all. It gave long life and prosperity to the listeners. People admired them. Once Rama happened to see them.
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Bala Kanda
| 4 | 23 |
अभिगीतमिदं गीतं सर्वगीतेषु कोविदौ। आयुष्यं पुष्टिजनकं सर्वश्रुतिमनोहरम्।।1.4.22।। प्रशस्यमानौ सर्वत्र कदाचित्तत्र गायकौ । रथ्यासु राजमार्गेषु ददर्श भरताग्रज:।।1.4.23।।
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The two singers, proficient in all kinds of notes recited the epic in the streets and on the principal roads. It was pleasing to hear for all. It gave long life and prosperity to the listeners. People admired them. Once Rama happened to see them.
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Bala Kanda
| 4 | 24 |
स्ववेश्म चानीय तदा भ्रातरौ स कुशीलवौ। पूजयामास पूजार्हौ रामश्शत्रुनिबर्हण:।।1.4.24।।
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Thereafter, Rama, the destroyer of enemies, having invited the two brothers Kusa and Lava who deserved honour. He brought them to his royal palace and extended respectful hospitality.
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Bala Kanda
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आसीन: काञ्चने दिव्ये स च सिंहासने प्रभु:। उपोपविष्टस्सचिवैर्भ्रातृभिश्च परन्तप:।।1.4.25।।
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Rama, the tormentor of enemies, surrounded by his ministers and brothers occupied the splendid golden throne.
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Bala Kanda
| 4 | 26 |
दृष्ट्वा तु रूपसम्पन्नौ तावुभौ नियतस्तथा। उवाच लक्ष्मणं रामश्शत्रुघ्नं भरतं तदा।।1.4.26।।
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Then selfpossessed Rama, having seen those very handsome brothers (Kusa and Lava), addressed Lakshmana, Satrughna and Bharata, saying:
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Bala Kanda
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श्रूयतामिदमाख्यानमनयोर्देववर्चसो:। विचित्रार्थपदं सम्यग्गायकौ तावचोदयत्।।1.4.27।।
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"Listen to this story sung by both of them, portraying excellent sense and words". Having said this, Rama urged the singers with the lustre of devatas to commence.
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Bala Kanda
| 4 | 28 |
तौ चापि मधुरं रक्तं स्वञ्चितायतनिस्वनम् । तन्त्रीलयवदत्यर्थं विश्रुतार्थमगायताम् ।।1.4.28।।
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Both of them, with good and ample voice, chanted the kavya in a distinctly meaningful way. Tuning their stringed instruments, they sang melodiously and engagingly.
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Bala Kanda
| 4 | 29 |
ह्लादयत्सर्वगात्राणि मनांसि हृदयानि च। श्रोत्राश्रयसुखं गेयं तद्बभौ जनसंसदि।।1.4.29।।
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The chanting of the kavya in the assembly of men comforted the sense of hearing. The listeners rejoiced in their mind, heart and the whole being.
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Bala Kanda
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इमौ मुनी पार्थिवलक्षणान्वितौ कुशीलवौ चैव महातपस्विनौ। ममापि तद्भूतिकरं प्रवक्ष्यते महानुभावं चरितं निबोधत।।1.4.30।।
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Addressing the assembly of men Rama said "Both Kusa and Lava, even though ascetics, are endowed with the attributes of royalty. Eventhough they are singers, they are ascetics. This is even conducive to my wellbeing. Listen to the meaningful story with concentration".
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Bala Kanda
| 4 | 31 |
ततस्तु तौ रामवच:प्रचोदितावगायतां मार्गविधानसम्पदा। स चापि राम: परिषद्गतः शनैर्बुभूषयासक्तमना बभूव।।1.4.31।।
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Encouraged by the words of Rama, the two brothers chanted according to marga mode of singing (classical style). Even Rama who was in the assembly desirous of peace, concentrated his mind on that chanting. इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये बालकाण्डे चतुर्थस्सर्ग:।। Thus ends the fourth sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana in synopsis of the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.
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Bala Kanda
| 5 | 1 |
. सर्वा पूर्वमियं येषामासीत्कृत्स्ना वसुन्धरा । प्रजापतिमुपादाय नृपाणां जयशालिनाम् ।।1.5.1।।
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Formerly, this entire earth belonged to those victorious kings starting from Prajapati (Manu).
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Bala Kanda
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येषां स सगरो नाम सागरो येन खानित: । षष्टि: पुत्रसहस्राणि यं यान्तं पर्यवारयन् ।।1.5.2।।
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Among them a king named Sagara got the ocean dug and his sixty thousand sons surrounded him whenever he went (to battle).
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Bala Kanda
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इक्ष्वाकूणामिदं तेषां राज्ञां वंशे महात्मनाम् । महदुत्पन्नमाख्यानं रामायणमिति श्रुतम् ।।1.5.3।।
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It was from the family of mighty monarchs with Ikshvaku as its founder and the kings born in that race, the celebrated epic known as the 'Ramayanam' arose.
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Bala Kanda
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तदिदं वर्तयिष्यामि सर्वं निखिलमादित: । धर्मकामार्थसहितं श्रोतव्यमनसूयया ।।1.5.4।।
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I shall propagate this Ramayanam, incorporating the merits of dharma, artha and kama, and complete in all respects. It deserves to be heard right from the start without prejudice.
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Bala Kanda
| 5 | 5 |
कोसलो नाम मुदितस्स्फीतो जनपदो महान् । निविष्टस्सरयूतीरे प्रभूतधनधान्यवान् ।।1.5.5।।
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On the banks of river Sarayu, a great and prosperous country named Kosala, abundant in foodgrains and wealth and inhabited by contended people, was situated.
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Bala Kanda
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अयोध्या नाम नगरी तत्रासील्लोकविश्रुता । मनुना मानवेन्द्रेण या पुरी निर्मिता स्वयम् ।।1.5.6।।
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In the country called Kosala was the famous capital city of Ayodhya built by the lord of men, Manu .
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Bala Kanda
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आयता दश च द्वे च योजनानि महापुरी । श्रीमती त्रीणि विस्तीर्णा सुविभक्तमहापथा ।।1.5.7।।
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With welllaid out thoroughfares, the beautiful and prosperous city of Ayodhya extended for twelve yojanas in length and three yojanas in breadth.
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Bala Kanda
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राजमार्गेण महता सुविभक्तेन शोभिता । मुक्तपुष्पावकीर्णेन जलसिक्तेन नित्यश: ।।1.5.8।।
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It looked splendid with its welllaid out and broad highway strewn with flowers and regularly sprinkled with water.
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Bala Kanda
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तां तु राजा दशरथो महाराष्ट्रविवर्धन: । पुरीमावासयामास दिवं देवपतिर्यथा ।।1.5.9।।
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King Dasartha, augmenting the prosperity of the great kingdom, lived in the city of Ayodhya like Indra in heaven.
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Bala Kanda
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कवाटतोरणवतीं सुविभक्तान्तरापणाम् । सर्वयन्त्रायुधवतीमुपेतां सर्वशिल्पिभि: ।।1.5.10।।
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The city where all kinds of artificers lived had arched outer gateways, wellarranged local markets and all kinds of instruments and weapons.
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Bala Kanda
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सूतमागधसम्बाधां श्रीमतीमतुलप्रभाम् । उच्चाट्टालध्वजवतीं शतघ्नीशतसङ्कुलाम् ।।1.5.11।।
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With matchless splendour, it abounded in eulogists and genealogists. It contained stately edifices decorated with flags and hundreds of sataghnis (missiles).
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Bala Kanda
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वधूनाटकसङ्घैश्च संयुक्तां सर्वत: पुरीम् । उद्यानाम्रवणोपेतां महतीं सालमेखलाम् ।।1.5.12।।
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The city with suburban towns on all sides had several female dancers and actors.It was filled with gardens and mangogroves. And girdled by sal trees.
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Bala Kanda
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दुर्गगम्भीरपरिघां दुर्गामन्यैर्दुरासदाम् । वाजिवारणसम्पूर्णां गोभिरुष्ट्रै: खरैस्तथा ।।1.5.13।।
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It was enclosed by strong fortifications and a deep moat. No enemy can ever enter and occupy that city. It abounded with several elephants and horses, cattle, camels and mules.
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Bala Kanda
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सामन्तराजसङ्घैश्च बलिकर्मभिरावृताम् । नानादेशनिवासैश्च वणिग्भिरुपशोभिताम् ।।1.5.14।।
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It was embellished with a host of tributary kings who used to pay tributes and with merchants from different countries.
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Bala Kanda
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प्रासादै रत्नविकृतै: पर्वतैरुपशोभिताम् । कूटागारैश्च सम्पूर्णामिन्द्रस्येवामरावतीम् ।।1.5.15।।
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Like Indra's Amaravati, it was adorned by mountains and mansions with precious stones.
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Bala Kanda
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चित्रामष्टापदाकारां नरनारीगणैर्युताम् । सर्वरत्नसमाकीर्णां विमानगृहशोभिताम् ।।1.5.16।।
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With groups of men and women and adorned with sevenstoried palaces, it looked wonderful like a board where the game of ashtapada, is played. It was rich in all kinds of gems.
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Bala Kanda
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गृहगाढामविच्छिद्रां समभूमौ निवेशिताम् । शालितण्डुलसम्पूर्णामिक्षुकाण्डरसोदकाम् ।।1.5.17।।
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Its dwellings were constructed on levelled ground with no space left unutilised. It was abundantly stocked with fine-grained rice and water which tasted sweet like sugarcane juice.
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Bala Kanda
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दुन्दुभीभिर्मृदङ्गैश्च वीणाभि: पणवैस्तथा । नादितां भृशमत्यर्थं पृथिव्यां तामनुत्तमाम् ।।1.5.18।।
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The city echoed with the sounds of trumpets, mrudangas, vinas and panavas. There was no city on earth superior to Ayodhya.
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Bala Kanda
| 5 | 19 |
विमानमिव सिद्धानां तपसाधिगतं दिवि । सुनिवेशितवेश्मान्तां नरोत्तमसमावृताम् ।।1.5.19।।
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Like an aerial car acquired by the siddhas in heaven through their austerities, the palaces were perfectly constructed in rows and inhabited by the noblest of men.
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Bala Kanda
| 5 | 20 |
ये च बाणैर्न विध्यन्ति विविक्तमपरापरम् । शब्दवेध्यं च विततं लघुहस्ता विशारदा: ।।1.5.20।। सिंहव्याघ्रवराहाणां मत्तानां नर्दतां वने । हन्तारो निशितैश्शस्त्रैर्बलाद्बाहुबलैरपि ।।1.5.21।। तादृशानां सहस्रैस्तामभिपूर्णां महारथै: । पुरीमावासयामास राजा दशरथस्तदा ।।1.5.22।।
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The city was inhabited by thousands of warriors known as maharathas. They were skilled archers and sharphanded. They would not pierce with arrows, solitary persons, persons without defence, fleeing foes who could be tracked down through hints from sound. With sharp arrows or with the strength of their arms, they would kill roaring and inebriated lions, tigers, boars etc. in the forest. It was in that city (of Ayodhya) that king Dasaratha lived.
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Bala Kanda
| 5 | 21 |
ये च बाणैर्न विध्यन्ति विविक्तमपरापरम् । शब्दवेध्यं च विततं लघुहस्ता विशारदा: ।।1.5.20।। सिंहव्याघ्रवराहाणां मत्तानां नर्दतां वने । हन्तारो निशितैश्शस्त्रैर्बलाद्बाहुबलैरपि ।।1.5.21।। तादृशानां सहस्रैस्तामभिपूर्णां महारथै: । पुरीमावासयामास राजा दशरथस्तदा ।।1.5.22।।
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The city was inhabited by thousands of warriors known as maharathas. They were skilled archers and sharphanded. They would not pierce with arrows, solitary persons, persons without defence, fleeing foes who could be tracked down through hints from sound. With sharp arrows or with the strength of their arms, they would kill roaring and inebriated lions, tigers, boars etc. in the forest. It was in that city (of Ayodhya) that king Dasaratha lived.
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Bala Kanda
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ये च बाणैर्न विध्यन्ति विविक्तमपरापरम् । शब्दवेध्यं च विततं लघुहस्ता विशारदा: ।।1.5.20।। सिंहव्याघ्रवराहाणां मत्तानां नर्दतां वने । हन्तारो निशितैश्शस्त्रैर्बलाद्बाहुबलैरपि ।।1.5.21।। तादृशानां सहस्रैस्तामभिपूर्णां महारथै: । पुरीमावासयामास राजा दशरथस्तदा ।।1.5.22।।
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The city was inhabited by thousands of warriors known as maharathas. They were skilled archers and sharphanded. They would not pierce with arrows, solitary persons, persons without defence, fleeing foes who could be tracked down through hints from sound. With sharp arrows or with the strength of their arms, they would kill roaring and inebriated lions, tigers, boars etc. in the forest. It was in that city (of Ayodhya) that king Dasaratha lived.
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Bala Kanda
| 5 | 23 |
तामग्निमद्भिर्गुणवद्भिरावृतां द्विजोत्तमैर्वेदषडङ्गपारगै: । सहस्रदैस्सत्यरतैर्महात्मभि र्महर्षिकल्पै ऋषिभिश्च केवलै: ।।1.5.23।।
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That city (of Ayodhya) was filled with excellent dwijas (brahmana, kshatriya and vaisyas) performing rituals of sacrificial fire, virtuous and wellversed in the Vedas and Vedangas. They were generous, truthful and dignified. They were almost equal to rishis and maharshis. इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये बालकाण्डे पञ्चमस्सर्ग:।। Thus ends the fifth sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 1 |
. तस्यां पुर्यामयोध्यायां वेदवित्सर्वसङ्ग्रह: । दीर्घदर्शी महातेजा: पौरजानपदप्रिय: ।।1.6.1।। इक्ष्वाकूणामतिरथो यज्वा धर्मरतो वशी । महर्षिकल्पो राजर्षिस्त्रिषु लोकेषु विश्रुत: ।।1.6.2।। बलवान्निहतामित्रो मित्रवान्विजितेन्द्रिय: । धनैश्च सङ्ग्रहैश्चान्यैश्शक्रवैश्रवणोपम: ।।1.6.3।। यथा मनुर्महातेजा लोकस्य परिरक्षिता । तथा दशरथो राजा वसञ्जगदपालयत् ।। 1.6.4।।
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From that city of Ayodhya, king Dasaratha ruled the entire world, following the tradition of Manu who was a highly powerful protector of the people. Dasaratha was well versed in the Vedas. He commanded all resources. Farsighted, he possessed great prowess. He was dear to the inhabitants of towns and villages. Among Ikshvaku kings, he was a great charioteer capable of fighting with many maharathas singlehanded. He performed many sacrifices and was devoted to the practice of dharma. He was in full control over his subjects. He was a great sage, a royal saint and renowned in the three worlds (Bhooloka, Bhuvarloka and Suvarloka). He was mighty. He was a destroyer of enemies. He had scores of good friends. He had perfect control over his senses. In riches, he was comparable to Indra and Kubera.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 2 |
. तस्यां पुर्यामयोध्यायां वेदवित्सर्वसङ्ग्रह: । दीर्घदर्शी महातेजा: पौरजानपदप्रिय: ।।1.6.1।। इक्ष्वाकूणामतिरथो यज्वा धर्मरतो वशी । महर्षिकल्पो राजर्षिस्त्रिषु लोकेषु विश्रुत: ।।1.6.2।। बलवान्निहतामित्रो मित्रवान्विजितेन्द्रिय: । धनैश्च सङ्ग्रहैश्चान्यैश्शक्रवैश्रवणोपम: ।।1.6.3।। यथा मनुर्महातेजा लोकस्य परिरक्षिता । तथा दशरथो राजा वसञ्जगदपालयत् ।। 1.6.4।।
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From that city of Ayodhya, king Dasaratha ruled the entire world, following the tradition of Manu who was a highly powerful protector of the people. Dasaratha was well versed in the Vedas. He commanded all resources. Farsighted, he possessed great prowess. He was dear to the inhabitants of towns and villages. Among Ikshvaku kings, he was a great charioteer capable of fighting with many maharathas singlehanded. He performed many sacrifices and was devoted to the practice of dharma. He was in full control over his subjects. He was a great sage, a royal saint and renowned in the three worlds (Bhooloka, Bhuvarloka and Suvarloka). He was mighty. He was a destroyer of enemies. He had scores of good friends. He had perfect control over his senses. In riches, he was comparable to Indra and Kubera.
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Bala Kanda
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. तस्यां पुर्यामयोध्यायां वेदवित्सर्वसङ्ग्रह: । दीर्घदर्शी महातेजा: पौरजानपदप्रिय: ।।1.6.1।। इक्ष्वाकूणामतिरथो यज्वा धर्मरतो वशी । महर्षिकल्पो राजर्षिस्त्रिषु लोकेषु विश्रुत: ।।1.6.2।। बलवान्निहतामित्रो मित्रवान्विजितेन्द्रिय: । धनैश्च सङ्ग्रहैश्चान्यैश्शक्रवैश्रवणोपम: ।।1.6.3।। यथा मनुर्महातेजा लोकस्य परिरक्षिता । तथा दशरथो राजा वसञ्जगदपालयत् ।। 1.6.4।।
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From that city of Ayodhya, king Dasaratha ruled the entire world, following the tradition of Manu who was a highly powerful protector of the people. Dasaratha was well versed in the Vedas. He commanded all resources. Farsighted, he possessed great prowess. He was dear to the inhabitants of towns and villages. Among Ikshvaku kings, he was a great charioteer capable of fighting with many maharathas singlehanded. He performed many sacrifices and was devoted to the practice of dharma. He was in full control over his subjects. He was a great sage, a royal saint and renowned in the three worlds (Bhooloka, Bhuvarloka and Suvarloka). He was mighty. He was a destroyer of enemies. He had scores of good friends. He had perfect control over his senses. In riches, he was comparable to Indra and Kubera.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 4 |
. तस्यां पुर्यामयोध्यायां वेदवित्सर्वसङ्ग्रह: । दीर्घदर्शी महातेजा: पौरजानपदप्रिय: ।।1.6.1।। इक्ष्वाकूणामतिरथो यज्वा धर्मरतो वशी । महर्षिकल्पो राजर्षिस्त्रिषु लोकेषु विश्रुत: ।।1.6.2।। बलवान्निहतामित्रो मित्रवान्विजितेन्द्रिय: । धनैश्च सङ्ग्रहैश्चान्यैश्शक्रवैश्रवणोपम: ।।1.6.3।। यथा मनुर्महातेजा लोकस्य परिरक्षिता । तथा दशरथो राजा वसञ्जगदपालयत् ।। 1.6.4।।
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From that city of Ayodhya, king Dasaratha ruled the entire world, following the tradition of Manu who was a highly powerful protector of the people. Dasaratha was well versed in the Vedas. He commanded all resources. Farsighted, he possessed great prowess. He was dear to the inhabitants of towns and villages. Among Ikshvaku kings, he was a great charioteer capable of fighting with many maharathas singlehanded. He performed many sacrifices and was devoted to the practice of dharma. He was in full control over his subjects. He was a great sage, a royal saint and renowned in the three worlds (Bhooloka, Bhuvarloka and Suvarloka). He was mighty. He was a destroyer of enemies. He had scores of good friends. He had perfect control over his senses. In riches, he was comparable to Indra and Kubera.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 5 |
तेन सत्याभिसन्धेन त्रिवर्गमनुतिष्ठता । पालिता सा पुरी श्रेष्ठा इन्द्रेणेवामरावती ।।1.6.5।।
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King Dasaratha, who always kept his word and followed dharma, attained prosperity and pleasure in equal measure by righteous means ruled that best of the cities as Indra ruled Amaravati.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 6 |
तस्मिन्पुरवरे हृष्टा धर्मात्मानो बहुश्रुता: । नरास्तुष्टा धनैस्स्वैस्स्वैरलुब्धास्सत्यवादिन: ।।1.6.6।।
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The people living in that excellent city were happy, virtuous, wellread (in the Vedas and the sastras) and content with the possessions of their own. They were free from avarice. And always spoke the truth.
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Bala Kanda
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नाल्पसन्निचय: कश्चिदासीत्तस्मिन् पुरोत्तमे । कुटुम्बी यो ह्यसिद्धार्थोऽगवाश्वधनधान्यवान् ।।1.6.7।।
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In that best of cities, there was not even a single householder who had not adequate wealth or who had not achieved dharma, artha and kama or who did not possess the wealth of foodgrains, cattle and horses.
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Bala Kanda
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कामी वा न कदर्यो वा नृशंस: पुरुष: क्वचित् । द्रष्टुं शक्यमयोध्यायान्नाविद्वान्न च नास्तिक: ।।1.6.8।।
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The lustful, the miserly, the unscholarly and atheists were not to be seen anywhere in the city of Ayodhya.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 9 |
सर्वे नराश्च नार्यश्च धर्मशीलास्सुसंयता: । उदिताश्शीलवृत्ताभ्यां महर्षय इवामला: ।।1.6.9।।
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All men and women (in the city) were of righteous conduct, fully selfcontrolled and prosperous with good conduct and behaviour. They were pure like maharshis.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 10 |
नाकुण्डली नामकुटी नास्रग्वी नाल्पभोगवान् । नामृष्टो नानुलिप्ताङ्गो नासुगन्धश्च विद्यते ।।1.6.10।।
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In the city, there was none without earornaments, without coronet, without wearing garlands and none unclean. And none without the anointment of fragrants on the body.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 11 |
नामृष्टभोजी नादाता नाप्यनङ्गदनिष्कधृक् । नाहस्ताभरणो वाऽपि दृश्यते नाप्यनात्मवान् ।।1.6.11।।
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(In the city of Ayodhya) there was no one who did not eat food to full satisfaction and was not charitable. None was found without wearing ornaments on the hands and bracelets on the upper arms and around the neck. Also no one could be seen who had not restrained his passions and emotions.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 12 |
नानाहिताग्निर्नायज्वा न क्षुद्रो वा न तस्कर: । कश्चिदासीदयोध्यायान्न च निर्वृत्तसङ्कर: ।।1.6.12।।
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In the city of Ayodhya there was none who did not kindle the sacrificial fire. There was none who did not perform a sacrifice. There were no thieves or meanminded persons or persons of improper descent of mixed castes.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 13 |
स्वकर्मनिरता नित्यं ब्राह्मणा विजितेन्द्रिया: । दानाध्ययनशीलाश्च संयताश्च परिग्रहे ।।1.6.13।।
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The brahmins were always interested in the performance of their duties. They had control over their senses. They were charitable and studious. They were selfcontrolled while accepting charity and maintaining marital relations.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 14 |
न नास्तिको नानृतको न कश्चिदबहुश्रुत: । नासूयको न चाऽशक्तो नाविद्वान्विद्यते तदा ।।1.6.14।।
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That time there was no atheist, no liar and none ignorant of the sastras. There was no one who was jealous, incompetent or illiterate.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 15 |
नाषडङ्गविदत्रासीन्नाव्रतो नासहस्रद: । न दीन: क्षिप्तचित्तो वा व्यथितो वाऽपि कश्चन ।।1.6.15।।
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There was no brahmin who was not well versed in the Vedangas or who did not perform religious vows. There was not even one who would not donate in thousands. There was no one distracted or depressed.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 16 |
कश्चिन्नरो वा नारी वा नाश्रीमान्नाप्यरूपवान् । द्रष्टुं शक्यमयोध्यायां नापि राजन्यभक्तिमान् ।।1.6.16।।
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In Ayodhya, there was no man or woman who was not endowed with wealth or beauty. It was not possible to see any one who had no devotion for the king.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 17 |
वर्णेष्वग्र्यचतुर्थेषु देवतातिथिपूजका:। कृतज्ञाश्च वदान्याश्च शूरा विक्रमसंयुता: ।।1.6.17।। दीर्घायुषो नरास्सर्वे धर्मं सत्यं च संश्रिता: । सहिता: पुत्रपौत्रैश्च नित्यं स्त्रीभि: पुरोत्तमे ।।1.6.18।।
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There in Ayodhya the best of cities, the first of the four castes (brahmins) used to worship gods and guests. They had the sense of gratitude. They were munificient, heroic and possessed prowess. They lived long. They were righteous and truthful. And they lived together with their sons, grandsons and wives.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 18 |
वर्णेष्वग्र्यचतुर्थेषु देवतातिथिपूजका:। कृतज्ञाश्च वदान्याश्च शूरा विक्रमसंयुता: ।।1.6.17।। दीर्घायुषो नरास्सर्वे धर्मं सत्यं च संश्रिता: । सहिता: पुत्रपौत्रैश्च नित्यं स्त्रीभि: पुरोत्तमे ।।1.6.18।।
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There in Ayodhya the best of cities, the first of the four castes (brahmins) used to worship gods and guests. They had the sense of gratitude. They were munificient, heroic and possessed prowess. They lived long. They were righteous and truthful. And they lived together with their sons, grandsons and wives.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 19 |
क्षत्रं ब्रह्ममुखं चासीद्वैश्या: क्षत्रमनुव्रता: । शूद्रास्स्वधर्मनिरतास्त्रीन्वर्णानुपचारिण: ।।1.6.19।।
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The kshatriyas were obedient to brahmins and vaisyas followed kshatriyas. Sudras assisted the three castes and all were fully occupied in their respective professions.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 20 |
सा तेनेक्ष्वाकुनाथेन पुरी सुपरिरक्षिता । यथा पुरस्तान्मनुना मानवेन्द्रेण धीमता ।।1.6.20।।
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That city was ably governed by Dasaratha, scion of the Ikshvakus, in the same way as it was previously administered by (Manu), the foremost among men and and the most intelligent.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 21 |
योधानामग्निकल्पानां पेशलानाममर्षिणाम् । सम्पूर्णा कृतविद्यानां गुहा केसरिणामिव ।।1.6.21।।
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It abounded with warriors, like a cave with lions. They were almost like flaming fire, the most determined among experts and accomplished in learning (the science of arms).
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 22 |
काम्भोजविषये जातैर्बाह्लीकैश्च हयोत्तमै: । वनायुजैर्नदीजैश्च पूर्णा हरिहयोत्तमै:।।1.6.22।।
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The city was full of excellent horses born in the regions of Kambhoja, Bahlika, Vanayu and Sindhu, similar to that of Indra's horse (called Ucchaisrava).
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 23 |
विन्ध्यपर्वतजैर्मत्तै: पूर्णा हैमवतैरपि । मदान्वितैरतिबलैर्मातङ्गै: पर्वतोपमै: ।।1.6.23।। ऐरावतकुलीनैश्च महापद्मकुलैस्तथा । अञ्जनादपि निष्पन्नैर्वामनादपि च द्विपैः ।।1.6.24।।
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It was full of intoxicated elephants born in Vindhya mountains, elephants of enormous strength looking like mountains and born in the Himalayas. Elephants of good breed hailing from the family of Airavata (Indra's vehicle), Mahapadma, Anjana and Vamana.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 24 |
विन्ध्यपर्वतजैर्मत्तै: पूर्णा हैमवतैरपि । मदान्वितैरतिबलैर्मातङ्गै: पर्वतोपमै: ।।1.6.23।। ऐरावतकुलीनैश्च महापद्मकुलैस्तथा । अञ्जनादपि निष्पन्नैर्वामनादपि च द्विपैः ।।1.6.24।।
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It was full of intoxicated elephants born in Vindhya mountains, elephants of enormous strength looking like mountains and born in the Himalayas. Elephants of good breed hailing from the family of Airavata (Indra's vehicle), Mahapadma, Anjana and Vamana.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 25 |
भद्रैर्मन्द्रैर्मृगैश्चैव भद्रमन्द्रमृगैस्तथा। भद्रमन्द्रैर्भद्रमृगैर्मृगमन्द्रैश्च सा पुरी। नित्यमत्तैस्सदा पूर्णा नागैरचलसन्निभै:।।1.6.25।।
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The city (of Ayodhya) was always full of intoxicated elephants resembling mountains belonging to the races of Bhadra, Mandra, Mriga and interbreed of these three races, interbreed of races of Bhadra and Mandra, Bhadra and Mriga, Mriga and Mandra.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 26 |
सा योजने च द्वे भूय: सत्यनामा प्रकाशते । यस्यां दशरथो राजा वसन् जगदपालयत् ।।1.6.26।।
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The city where king Dasaratha lived and ruled, spread over a distance of sixteen miles. And it was worthy of its name.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 27 |
तां पुरीं स महातेजा राजा दशरथो महान् । शशास शमितामित्रो नक्षत्राणीव चन्द्रमा: ।।1.6.27।।
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Mighty king Dasaratha, of great brilliance vanquished his foes and ruled the city like the Moon over the stars.
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Bala Kanda
| 6 | 28 |
तां सत्यनामां दृढतोरणार्गलां गृहैर्विचित्रैरुपशोभितां शिवाम् । पुरीमयोध्यां नृसहस्रसङ्कुलां शशास वै शक्रसमो महीपति: ।।1.6.28।।
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The king who equalled Indra (in splendour) ruled the invincible city of Ayodhya true to its name with its strong gates and solid locks. It was adorned with wonderful edifices teeming with thousands of men. इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये बालकाण्डे षष्ठस्सर्ग:।। Thus ends the sixth sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 1 |
. तस्यामात्या गुणैरासन्निक्ष्वाकोस्तु महात्मन: । मन्त्रज्ञाश्चेङ्गितज्ञाश्च नित्यं प्रियहिते रता: ।।1.7.1।।
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The ministers of the great descendent of the Ikshvakus were endowed with all virtues. They were competent counsellors, skilled in judging motives from facial features and were always intent on doing good and all that was dear and helpful to the king.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 2 |
अष्टौ बभूवुर्वीरस्य तस्यामात्या यशस्विन: । शुचयश्चानुरक्ताश्च राजकृत्येषु नित्यश: ।।1.7.2।।
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The mighty and glorious (king Dasaratha) had eight ministers who were free from blemish in their dealings and ever devoted to royal duties.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 3 |
धृष्टिर्जयन्तो विजयस्सिद्धार्थो ह्यर्थसाधक: । अशोको मन्त्रपालश्च सुमन्त्रश्चाष्टमोऽभवत् ।।1.7.3।।
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The eight ministers were Dhrishti, Jayanta,Vijaya, Siddhartha, Arthasadhaka, Ashoka, Mantrapala and Sumantra.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 4 |
ऋत्विजौ द्वावभिमतौ तस्याऽऽस्तामृषिसत्तमौ । वसिष्ठो वामदेवश्च मन्त्रिणश्च तथापरे ।।1.7.4।।
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He had two wellchosen excellent rishis, Vasishta and Vamadeva, as family priests besides some other counsellors.
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Bala Kanda
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विद्याविनीता ह्रीमन्त: कुशला नियतेन्द्रिया: । श्रीमन्तश्च महात्मानश्शास्त्रज्ञा दृढविक्रमा: ।।1.7.5।। कीर्तिमन्त: प्रणिहिता: यथावचनकारिण: । तेज: क्षमायश:प्राप्ता स्मितपूर्वाभिभाषिण: ।।1.7.6।।
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They were welleducated in all branches of knowledge and deemed unjust acts shameful. They were renowned, proficient, versed in sastras, wealthy and magnanimous. They had their senses restrained and their deeds were in accordance with their words. They acted with determination. They were brilliant, forgiving and reputed. And always spoke with a smile.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 6 |
विद्याविनीता ह्रीमन्त: कुशला नियतेन्द्रिया: । श्रीमन्तश्च महात्मानश्शास्त्रज्ञा दृढविक्रमा: ।।1.7.5।। कीर्तिमन्त: प्रणिहिता: यथावचनकारिण: । तेज: क्षमायश:प्राप्ता स्मितपूर्वाभिभाषिण: ।।1.7.6।।
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They were welleducated in all branches of knowledge and deemed unjust acts shameful. They were renowned, proficient, versed in sastras, wealthy and magnanimous. They had their senses restrained and their deeds were in accordance with their words. They acted with determination. They were brilliant, forgiving and reputed. And always spoke with a smile.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 7 |
क्रोधात्कामार्थहेतोर्वा न ब्रूयुरनृतं वच: । तेषामविदितं किञ्चित्स्वेषु नास्ति परेषु वा । क्रियमाणं कृतं वापि चारेणापि चिकीर्षितम् ।।1.7.7।।
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Either in anger or for pecuniary gains or for fulfilment of desire, they never uttered an untrue or unjust word. In the midst of their own people or among their enemies, they knew, through spies everything being done or had been done or intended to be done in future.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 8 |
कुशला व्यवहारेषु सौहृदेषु परीक्षिता: । प्राप्तकालं तु ते दण्डं धारयेयुस्सुतेष्वपि ।।1.7.8।।
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They knew how to deal (with people). They were true to their friends. They used to impose appropriate punishment even on their own sons.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 9 |
कोशसङ्ग्रहणे युक्ता बलस्य च परिग्रहे । अहितं चापि पुरुषं न विहिंस्युरदूषकम् ।।1.7.9।।
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They were experts in replenishing the exchequer and in collecting the army. They never inflicted any punishment even on those who were not their wellwishers, if they did not commit any offence.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 10 |
वीराश्च नियतोत्साहा राजशास्त्रमनुष्ठिता: । शुचीनां रक्षितारश्च नित्यं विषयवासिनाम् ।।1.7.10।।
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They were heroic. They possessed steady perseverance. They followed the state policy and always protected the virtuous people living in the state.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 11 |
ब्रह्म क्षत्रमहिंसन्तस्ते कोशं समपूरयन् । सुतीक्ष्णदण्डास्संप्रेक्ष्य पुरुषस्य बलाबलम् ।।1.7.11।।
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While ensuring that they did not cause pain to brahmanas and kshatriyas (in thought, word and deed), they filled the treasury. They inflicted stringent punishments on a man after examining his strength and weakness.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 12 |
शुचीनामेकबुद्धीनां सर्वेषां सम्प्रजानताम् । नासीत्पुरे वा राष्ट्रे वा मृषावादी नर: क्वचित् ।।1.7.12।।
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While the ministers of chaste conduct administered the kingdom with unanimous decisions, there was no one who was a liar, either in the city or in the kingdom.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 13 |
कश्चिन्न दुष्टस्तत्रासीत्परदाररतो नर: । प्रशान्तं सर्वमेवासीद्राष्ट्रं पुरवरं च तत् ।।1.7.13।।
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In that kingdom no one was wicked or enamoured of others' wives. Serenity prevailed over the entire kingdom including the city of excellence.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 14 |
सुवाससस्सुवेषाश्च ते च सर्वे सुशीलिन: । हितार्थं च नरेन्द्रस्य जाग्रतो नयचक्षुषा ।।1.7.14।।
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They all were welldressed in fine clothes. They possessed good character with an eye on justice and vigilant about the king's welfare.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 15 |
गुरोर्गुणगृहीताश्च प्रख्याताश्च पराक्रमे । विदेशेष्वपि विज्ञातास्सर्वतो बुद्धिनिश्चयात् ।।1.7.15।।
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They imbibed virtues from the elderlies. They were renowned in prowess. They were guided by their intellect in all affairs. They were wellknown everywhere.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 16 |
सन्धिविग्रहतत्त्वज्ञा: प्रकृत्या सम्पदान्विता: ।।1.7.16।। मन्त्रसंवरणे शक्ताश्श्लक्ष्णास्सूक्ष्मासु बुद्धिषु । नीतिशास्त्रविशेषज्ञास्सततं प्रियवादिन: ।।1.7.17।।
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The ministers were inherently well aware of the real nature of peace or war. They were affluent, adept in keeping secrecy and sharp in comprehending the points (before making any decision). They were experts in the science of ethics and morality. They always spoke pleasing words.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 17 |
सन्धिविग्रहतत्त्वज्ञा: प्रकृत्या सम्पदान्विता: ।।1.7.16।। मन्त्रसंवरणे शक्ताश्श्लक्ष्णास्सूक्ष्मासु बुद्धिषु । नीतिशास्त्रविशेषज्ञास्सततं प्रियवादिन: ।।1.7.17।।
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The ministers were inherently well aware of the real nature of peace or war. They were affluent, adept in keeping secrecy and sharp in comprehending the points (before making any decision). They were experts in the science of ethics and morality. They always spoke pleasing words.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 18 |
ईदृशैस्तैरमात्यैस्तु राजा दशरथोऽनघ: । उपपन्नो गुणोपेतैरन्वशासद्वसुन्धराम् ।।1.7.18।।
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The faultless king Dasaratha, with the assistance of such ministers endowed with virtues, ruled the earth.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 19 |
अवेक्षमाणश्चारेण प्रजा धर्मेण रञ्जयन् । प्रजानां पालनं कुर्वन्नधर्मान्परिवर्जयन् ।।1.7.19।। विश्रुतस्त्रिषु लोकेषु वदान्यस्सत्यसङ्गर: । स तत्र पुरुषव्याघ्रश्शशास पृथिवीमिमाम् ।।1.7.20।।
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In the three worlds he (Dasaratha) was acclaimed in the three words as munificient and upholder of truth, a tiger among men, who ruled protecting and guarding the people through spies. He. ruled the kingdom with righteousness by deserting irreligious and keeping the subjects happy.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 20 |
अवेक्षमाणश्चारेण प्रजा धर्मेण रञ्जयन् । प्रजानां पालनं कुर्वन्नधर्मान्परिवर्जयन् ।।1.7.19।। विश्रुतस्त्रिषु लोकेषु वदान्यस्सत्यसङ्गर: । स तत्र पुरुषव्याघ्रश्शशास पृथिवीमिमाम् ।।1.7.20।।
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In the three worlds he (Dasaratha) was acclaimed in the three words as munificient and upholder of truth, a tiger among men, who ruled protecting and guarding the people through spies. He. ruled the kingdom with righteousness by deserting irreligious and keeping the subjects happy.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 21 |
नाध्यगच्छद्विशिष्टं वा तुल्यं वा शत्रुमात्मन: । मित्रवान्नतसामन्त: प्रतापहतकण्टक: ।।1.7.21।। स शशास जगद्राजा दिवं देवपतिर्यथा ।
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The king (Dasaratha) had many friends. All the tributary kings were obedient to him. He killed his enemies with his might. There was no foe who was either superior to or equal to him. He ruled the world as Indra ruled the heaven.
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Bala Kanda
| 7 | 22 |
तैर्मन्त्रिभिर्मन्त्रहिते नियुक्तै र्वृतोऽनुरक्तै: कुशलैस्समर्थै: । स पार्थिवो दीप्तिमवाप युक्त स्तेजोमयैर्गोभिरिवोदितोऽर्क: ।।1.7.22।।
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Accompanied by the ministers who were devoted to his welfare, adept in counselling, skilful, capable and loyal towards him, the king acquired glory like the rising Sun with luminous rays. इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये बालकाण्डे सप्तमस्सर्ग: ।। Thus ends the seventh sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.
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Bala Kanda
| 8 | 1 |
तस्य त्वेवं प्रभावस्य धर्मज्ञस्य महात्मन:। सुतार्थं तप्यमानस्य नासीद्वंशकरस्सुत:।।1.8.1।।
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Such a majestic, righteous, and magnaninous king had no son to perpetuate the race even though he performed austerities for one.
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Bala Kanda
| 8 | 2 |
चिन्तयानस्य तस्यैवं बुद्धिरासीन्महात्मन: । सुतार्थं हयमेधेन किमर्थं न यजाम्यहम्।।1.8.2।।
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While reflecting over the matter, a thought struck the magnanimous king: 'Why not invoke gods by performing a horsesacrifice for a son'.
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Bala Kanda
| 8 | 3 |
स निश्चितां मतिं कृत्वा यष्टव्यमिति बुद्धिमान्। मन्त्रिभिस्सह धर्मात्मा सर्वैरेव कृतात्मभि:।।1.8.3।। ततोऽब्रवीदिदं राजा सुमन्त्रं मन्त्रिसत्तमम्। शीघ्रमानय मे सर्वान्गुरूंस्तान् सपुरोहितान्।।1.8.4।।
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Having made up his mind to perform the sacrifice, that sagacious and pious king, in consultation with his wise ministers, issued the following command to Sumantra, the best of ministers "Bring all my spritual preceptors along with family priests."
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Bala Kanda
| 8 | 4 |
स निश्चितां मतिं कृत्वा यष्टव्यमिति बुद्धिमान्। मन्त्रिभिस्सह धर्मात्मा सर्वैरेव कृतात्मभि:।।1.8.3।। ततोऽब्रवीदिदं राजा सुमन्त्रं मन्त्रिसत्तमम्। शीघ्रमानय मे सर्वान्गुरूंस्तान् सपुरोहितान्।।1.8.4।।
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Having made up his mind to perform the sacrifice, that sagacious and pious king, in consultation with his wise ministers, issued the following command to Sumantra, the best of ministers "Bring all my spritual preceptors along with family priests."
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Bala Kanda
| 8 | 5 |
ततस्सुमन्त्रस्त्वरितं गत्वा त्वरितविक्रम:। समानयत्स तान् सर्वान् समस्तान्वेदपारगान् ।।1.8.5।। सुयज्ञं वामदेवं च जाबालिमथ काश्यपम् । परोहितं वसिष्ठं च ये चान्ये व्दिजसत्तमा: ।। 1.8.6 ।।
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Thereupon Sumantra of swift movement immediateiy brought together Suyajna, Vamadeva,Jabali, Kasyapa and priest Vasistha along with other brahmins who had mastery over the Vedas.
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Bala Kanda
| 8 | 6 |
ततस्सुमन्त्रस्त्वरितं गत्वा त्वरितविक्रम:। समानयत्स तान् सर्वान् समस्तान्वेदपारगान् ।।1.8.5।। सुयज्ञं वामदेवं च जाबालिमथ काश्यपम् । परोहितं वसिष्ठं च ये चान्ये व्दिजसत्तमा: ।। 1.8.6 ।।
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Thereupon Sumantra of swift movement immediateiy brought together Suyajna, Vamadeva,Jabali, Kasyapa and priest Vasistha along with other brahmins who had mastery over the Vedas.
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Bala Kanda
| 8 | 7 |
तान्पूजयित्वा धर्मात्मा राजा दशरथस्तदा। इदं धर्मार्थसहितं श्लक्ष्णंवचनमब्रवीत्।।1.8.7।।
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Virtuous king Dasaratha paid homage to them (the ministers) and uttered these gracious, righteous and meaningful words.
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Bala Kanda
| 8 | 8 |
मम लालप्यमानस्य पुत्रार्थन्नास्ति वै सुखम्। तदर्थं हयमेधेन यक्ष्यामीति मतिर्मम।।1.8.8।।
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There is no happiness for one who has no son. This is the cause of my intense suffering. Therefore, I have made up my mind to perform a horsesacrifice.
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Bala Kanda
| 8 | 9 |
तदहं यष्टुमिच्छामि शास्त्रदृष्टेन कर्मणा। कथं प्राप्स्याम्यहं कामं बुद्धिरत्रविचार्यताम्।।1.8.9।।
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Therefore, I intend to perform a horsesacrifice in accordance with the scriptures. How can I fulfil my desire in this regard? You may deliberate and find a solution".
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Bala Kanda
| 8 | 10 |
ततस्साध्विति तद्वाक्यं ब्राह्मणा: प्रत्यपूजयन्। वसिष्ठप्रमुखास्सर्वे पार्थिवस्य मुखाच्च्युतम्।।1.8.10।।
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The brahmins along with Vasishta in the forefront extolled the king's decision, exclaiming, 'Well, Well'.
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Bala Kanda
| 8 | 11 |
ऊचुश्च परमप्रीतास्सर्वे दशरथं वच:। सम्भारास्सम्भ्रियन्तां ते तुरगश्च विमुच्यताम्।।1.8.11।।
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Highly pleased, they all said to king Dasaratha, "Requisite articles be collected for the sacrifice and the horse be released."
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Bala Kanda
| 8 | 12 |
सर्वथा प्राप्स्यसे पुत्रानभिप्रेतांश्च पार्थिव। यस्य ते धार्मिकी बुद्धिरियं पुत्रार्थमागता।।1.8.12।।
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'O king, the wish that arose in your mind is just and right. You will definitely obtain sons as desired by you.'
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Bala Kanda
| 8 | 13 |
तत: प्रीतोऽभवद्राजा श्रुत्वा तद्विजभाषितम्। अमात्यांश्चाब्रवीद्राजा हर्षपर्याकुलेक्षण:।।1.8.13।।
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On hearing the words of the brahmins, the king was pleased and said to his ministers with eyes excited with delight.
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Bala Kanda
| 8 | 14 |
सम्भारास्सम्भ्रियन्तां मे गुरूणां वचनादिह। समर्थाधिष्ठितश्चाश्वस्सोपाध्यायो विमुच्यताम्।।1.8.14।।
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"Let the articles required (for performing the sacrifice) be procured in accordance with the words of my spiritual preceptors and the horse be released under the protection of able men.
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Bala Kanda
| 8 | 15 |
सरय्वाश्चोत्तरे तीरे यज्ञभूमिर्विधीयताम्। शान्तयश्चाभिवर्धन्तां यथाकल्पं यथाविधि।।1.8.15।।
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On the northern bank of Sarayu, a sacrificial pavillion be prepared according to the methods ordained in the 'Kalpa'. Auspicious rites be performed in accordance with the ordinance for its uninterrupted completion.
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