Shloka 32
चित्रकूटमार्गोपदेशः
Instructions for the Chitrakuta Route and the Yamuna Crossing
विचित्रवालुकजलां हंससारसनादिताम्।रेमे जनकराजस्य सुता प्रेक्ष्य तदा नदीम्।।।।
vicitravālukajalāṁ haṁsasārasanāditām | reme janakarājasya sutā prekṣya tadā nadīm ||
Da erfreute sich Janakas Tochter, als sie den Fluss erblickte—mit lieblichen Wassern und Sanden, widerhallend vom Ruf der Schwäne und Kraniche.
Beholding the river Yamuna with its wonderful water and sand echoing with the cackle of swans and cranes, Sita went ecstatic.
FAQs
Dharma as steadiness of mind: Sītā’s capacity to find pure joy in nature during exile models resilience and contentment aligned with righteous endurance.
Sītā sees the river (Yamunā/Kālindī) with birds calling and beautiful sands and waters, and she takes delight in the sight.
Sītā’s grace, sensitivity to beauty, and emotional strength in adversity.