Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 55, Shloka 21
चित्रकूटमार्गोपदेशः
Instructions for the Chitrakuta Route and the Yamuna Crossing
कालिन्दी मथ सीता तु याचमाना कृताञ्जलिः।तीरमेवाभिसम्प्राप्ता दक्षिणं वरवर्णिनी।।।।
kālindīṃ atha sītā tu yācamānā kṛtāñjaliḥ | tīram evābhisamprāptā dakṣiṇaṃ varavarṇinī ||
Thus Sītā—fair in complexion—still praying with folded hands to the Kāliṇdī, reached the southern bank.
On reaching the middle of the river Yamuna, Sita made reverential salutations to her saying O goddess, I am crossing you, may safety be ours and may my husband fulfil his vow After Rama's (safe) return to the city (of Ayodhya) ruled by the Ikshvaku kings, I shall worship you with a thousand cows and a hundred pots of wine.
FAQs
Dharma is expressed as humility and reverence toward sacred nature (the river as a deity), aligning action (crossing) with respectful prayer.
After offering supplication to the Yamunā, Sītā and the party arrive at the southern bank.
Humility (vinaya) and devotional mindfulness while undertaking a difficult journey.