उत्तररामचरितम् (महाकवि भवभूति - संस्कृत मूल एवं हिन्दी व्याख्या)

198 TRANSLATION OF [ I. 33– Sītā—My lord, by looking at this picture I have con- ceived a longing and I have a request to make. Rāma—Rather command me. Sītā—I feel (wish) that I should once more wander in those calm and majestic ranges of the woodland and that I should again bathe in the divine Ganges, a plunge in which is holy, purifying and cool. Rāma—Dear Lakṣhmaṇa. Lakṣhmaṇa—Here I am. Rāma—The elders have just sent word that her longing should be immediately gratified. Therefore prepare a chariot that does not jolt and moves agreeably. Sītā—My lord, you too should accompany me there. Rāma—Oh hard-hearted one, do you need tell me even this? Sītā—Then am I pleased. Lakṣhmaṇa—As my lord commands. (Exit Lakṣhmaṇa) Rāma—Dear one! Let us sit here awhile near the window. Sītā—So be it. I am indeed overpowered by drowsiness produced by fatigue. Rāma—Therefore cling closely to me for accompanying me there (when the chariot would come). (Verse 34) Let there be thrown round my neck, as if reviving me, thy arm covered with drops of perspiration, produced by excitement and fatigue, and so having the splendour of a necklace of moon-jewels pouring forth dew when kissed by the lunar rays. (Helping her to do so with delight) my dear, what is this? (Verse 35) I cannot decide whether it is pleasure or pain, or stupor or sleep, or the creeping of poison or intoxication, for whenever I touch thee, emotion distracting all my senses clouds my mind, and shuts it up. Sītā—It is your constant love for me, what else can it be? Rāma—(Verse 36) These kind words, lotus-eyed one, that cause the withered flower of my life to bloom again, delight me, and fascinate all my senses, are like nectar to my ears and the elixir of my mind. Sītā—Sweet-speaker, let us lie down for rest. (Looks about for something to sleep on)