उत्तररामचरितम् (महाकवि भवभूति - संस्कृत मूल एवं हिन्दी व्याख्या)

214 TRANSLATION OF [ III. 7— Sītā —Revered lady! Do you call it "Indistinct!" From the combination of the notes I recognized it was my lord who spoke. Tamasā —The report goes that the king of the race of Ikshvāku has come to Janasthāna to punish a Śūdra ascetic. Sītā —I am glad to see that the king does not neglect his kingly duties. (Behind the scenes) (Verse 8). Here are those very slopes of that mountain which has the Godāvarī in its vicinity, which are full of numerous torrents and caves, where even the trees and the wild animals were my friends, on which I dwelt for a long time in the society of my dear wife. Sītā —(Looking forth) Ha! is this my lord himself with a form pale, attenuated and weak like the disc of the moon in the morning, and recognizable only by his graceful and dignified mien! Revered Tamasā, support me. (After utter- ing these words she swoons in the arms of Tamasā). Tamasā —Daughter! take comfort, take comfort. (Behind the scenes) By this sight of Pañchavatī (Verse 9) stupor first envelopes me (my senses) like a column of smoke arising from the fire of grief smouldering within, which will to-day blaze forth without restraint. O my dearest! Jānakī! Tamasā —(to herself) —This is what was feared by the elders. Sītā —(coming to herself) Alas! how is this? (Again behind the scenes) Alas! Queen, my beloved companion during my sojourn in the Daṇḍakā wood, princess of Videha! Sītā —Alas! alas! Having addressed me, a wretched being, he has even swooned with the dark blue lotuses of his eyes closing. Alas! How has he fallen on the surface of the earth, helplessly and with his breath suspended! Revered Tamasā! Save, save! bring to life my lord. (So saying she falls at her feet). Tamasā —(Verse 10) Do thou thyself, O blessed one, restore to life the lord of the world, for dear is the touch of thy hand, and in it he takes delight. Sītā —Come what may, I do as thou biddest (exit in haste).