Shloka 2.113.3

पादुकाप्रदानं भरतस्य निवृत्तिश्च (The Sandals Bestowed; Bharata’s Return Toward Ayodhya)

Devanagari script

मन्दाकिनीं नदीं रम्यां प्राङ्मुखास्ते ययुस्तदा।प्रदक्षिणं च कुर्वाणाश्चित्रकूटं महागिरिम्।।।।

Transliteration

tatas te yamunāṃ divyāṃ nadīṃ tīrtvā ūrmimālinīm | dadṛśus tāṃ punaḥ sarve gaṅgāṃ śubhajalāṃ nadīm ||

Translation

Thereafter, having crossed the divine Yamunā wreathed in waves, they all beheld once again the river Gaṅgā, whose waters are auspicious.

Context

All of them circumambulated the mighty mountain Chitrakuta and proceeded easttowards the charming river Mandakini.

Characters & Entities

• Yamunā
• Gaṅgā

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is linked with sanctifying movement: crossing sacred rivers signals transition, purification, and renewed commitment to truth-bound action (satya-niṣṭhā).

What is the narrative situation?

The travelers cross the Yamunā and come again into view of the Gaṅgā as they near settled regions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance with reverence—continuing the journey while recognizing the sacredness of the landscape.