Shloka 3.7.2
सुतीक्ष्णाश्रमप्रवेशः — Entry into Sutikshna’s Hermitage
स गत्वा दीर्घमध्वानं नदीस्तीर्त्वा बहूदकाः।ददर्श विमलं शैलं महामेघमिवोन्नतम्।।3.7.2।।
sa gatvā dīrgham adhvānaṃ nadīs tīrtvā bahūdakāḥ |
dadarśa vimalaṃ śailaṃ mahā-megham ivonnatam || 3.7.2 ||
After travelling a long distance and crossing rivers full of water, he beheld a spotless mountain rising high like a massive cloud.
After covering a long distance and crossing the river (Ganga) with plenty of water, Rama saw a huge mountain looking like a lofty cloud.
Endurance in a vowed path: the long journey underscores steadfastness—dharma often requires sustained effort through hardship and distance.
The narration describes Rāma’s movement through the wilderness—crossing rivers and encountering a prominent mountain—marking progression in the forest sojourn.
Perseverance and composure during exile: continuing forward without complaint, attentive to the terrain and signs of the path.