उत्तररामचरितम् (महाकवि भवभूति - संस्कृत मूल एवं हिन्दी व्याख्या)

210 TRANSLATION OF [ II 27- of trees have been exchanged, seen after a long time I almost think this wood to be a different one, but the situation of the mountains assures me that it is the same. Oh! my attachment for Panchavati seems to draw me forcibly when I am about to avoid this place. (Pathetically) (Verse 28) How can cursed Rama, after having destroyed his beloved, now alone visit that Panchavati or leave without honouring it, wherein he passed those days in her company as if in his own house, and in long conversations about which we (Rama and Sita) ever remained engaged afterwards? Sambuka—Victory, victory to your Majesty! My lord, the revered Agastya, having heard of your being in the neighbourhood from me, sends you this message—'Having prepared the auspicious rites for your descent from the aerial car the affectionate Lopamudra awaits you, and so do all the sages. Therefore come and honour us with your presence. Afterwards having gone to your own country in the swift Pushpaka, you will be ready for the As'vamedha sacrifice. Rama—As the venerable sage commands. Sambuka—Your Majesty then may direct the Pushpaka in this direction Rama—(Directing the Pushpaka) Revered Panchavati, forgive Rama this momentary transgression of duty on account of his regard for the elders. Sambuka—See, see, my lord. (Verse 29) Here is the mountain Kraunchavata, where the tribes of crows are silent in the vast expanse of bamboo clumps whistling in the wind, among which the flocks of owls hoot in the bowers which are their homes; upon this the serpents, scared by the notes of the peacocks running hither and thither, climb up on the branches of the old sandal trees. Moreover, (Verse 30) Here are these southern mountains with the peaks made blue by the clouds resting on their points, and the waters of the Godavari rumbling and roaring in the ravines, here are those same holy confluences of the streams, the waters of which are deep, which are awful with the roar of the waves rushing, overwhelmed with dashing against one another. (Exeunt both)