Shloka 2.49.11

एकोनपञ्चाशः सर्गः (Sarga 49): Rāma’s Night Journey Beyond Kosala and the Charioteer Address

Devanagari script

गत्वा तु सुचिरं कालं ततः शीतजलां नदीम्।गोमतीं गोयुतानूपामतरत्सागरङ्गमाम्।।।।

Transliteration

tathaiva gacchatas tasya vyapāyād rajanī śivā | upāsya śivāṁ sandhyāṁ viṣayāntaṁ vyagāhata ||

Translation

As he continued his journey in the same manner, the auspicious night came to an end. Having worshipped at the sacred morning sandhyā, he entered the frontier region of the land.

Context

Travelling for a long time along the river Gomati full of cool waters on whose marshy bank cows grazed, Rama crossed it at the point where it flows into the sea.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• sandhyā (twilight worship)
• viṣaya (realm/territory)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as disciplined daily duty: even during hardship and travel, Rama maintains religious observance (sandhyā-upāsanā), modeling steadiness in righteous conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama continues his journey; night ends; at dawn he performs sandhyā worship and then reaches the frontier of the country.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-discipline and fidelity to sacred routine—Rama’s unwavering adherence to duty despite changing circumstances.