Ramayana

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तेषु तेष्वाश्रमस्थानेष्वबुद्धमवलीय च । रमन्ते तापसां स्तत्र नाशयन्तोऽल्पचेतसः ॥ २-११६-१६

These debased rakshasas, concealing themselves in various ashram sites take delight in harassing and killing the ascetics. [2-116-16]

english translation

अपक्षिपन्ति स्रुग्भाण्डानग्नीस्निञ्चन्ति वारिणा । कलशांश्च प्रमध्नन्ति हवने समुपस्थिते ॥ २-११६-१७

When sacrifices are about to start, they throw away the sacrificial ladels and vessels containing sacrificial materials and sprinkle water on sacrificial fire. They also break down the earthen vessels used in the sacrifice. [2-116-17]

english translation

तैर्दुरात्मभिरामृष्टानाश्रमान्प्रजिहासवः । गमनायान्यदेशस्य चोदयन्त्यृषयोऽद्य माम् ॥ २-११६-१८

Now all these sages are urging me to abandon this hermitage infested by these wicked rakshasas and move to another region. [2-116-18]

english translation

तत्पुरा राम शारीरामुपहिंसां तपस्विषु । दर्शयन्ति हि दुष्टास्ते त्यक्ष्याम इममाश्रमम् ॥ २-११६-१९

Oh ! Rama, those vile creatures resort to physical violence against ascetics, we have therefore, resolved to quit this ashram. [2-116-19]

english translation

बहुमूलफलं चित्रमविदूरादितो वनम् । पुराणाश्रममेवाहं श्रयिष्ये सगणः पुनः ॥ २-११६-२०

Not very far from here stands an ancient ashram in a lovely forest abounding in roots and fruits and I with my companions will seek shelter there. [2-116-20]

english translation