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एवमुक्तो हनुमता रामो दशरथात्मज: । तं मणिं हृदये कृत्वा प्ररुरोद सलक्ष्मणः ॥ ५-६६-१
Thus addressed by Hanuman, Rama held the token (Chudamani) against his bosom and wept with Lakshmana. [5-66-1]
english translation
तं तु दृष्ट्वा मणिश्रेष्ठं राघव श्शोककर्शितः । नेत्राभ्यामश्रुपूर्णाभ्यां सुग्रीवमिदमब्रवीत् ॥ ५-६६-२
Seeing the precious jewel, Rama's eyes were filled with tears. Overwhelmed with grief, he spoke to Sugriva. [5-66-2]
english translation
यथैव धेनु स्स्रवति स्नेहाद्वत्सस्य वत्सला । तथा ममापि हृदयं मणिरत्नस्य दर्शनात् ॥ ५-६६-३
"Just as a cow fond of its calf begins to distil milk from its teats at the sight of the calf, so does my heart melt at the sight of this excellent jewel. [5-66-3]
english translation
मणिरत्नमिदं दत्तं वैदेह्याश्श्वशुरेण मे । वधूकाले यथाबद्धमधिकं मूर्ध्नि शोभते ॥ ५-६६-४
"At the time of marriage, this jewel was presented by my father-in-law. Vaidehi wore it on her forehead and it looked charming. [5-66-4]
english translation
अयं हि जलसम्भूतो मणिस्सज्जनपूजितः । यज्ञे परमतुष्टेन दत्तश्शक्रेण धीमता ॥ ५-६६-५
"This was found in water and was bestowed by Indra out of great joy on Janaka who had performed a grand sacrificial ceremony. So it was worshipped by elders of the family. [5-66-5]
english translation