Shloka 2.52.9
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम् (Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs)
तवामरसुतप्रख्य तर्तुं सागरगां नदीम्।नौरियं पुरुषव्याघ्र तां त्वमारोह सुव्रत।।2.52.9।।
tavāmarasūtaprakhya tartuṃ sāgaragāṃ nadīm | naur iyaṃ puruṣavyāghra tāṃ tvam āroha suvrata || 2.52.9 ||
O tiger among men, radiant like a divine son and steadfast in vows—here is the boat to cross the river that flows to the sea; board it, O keeper of holy vows.
O best among men, renowned like a god's son and constantly engaged in vows, here is the boat for you to cross the Ganga flowing into the sea. Do board it.
Sevā and maryādā: offering practical help to the righteous traveler is treated as a duty; respectful address reinforces social and moral order.
At the Gaṅgā crossing, the boatman presents the boat and invites Rāma to board so they may cross.
Respectful service—recognizing Rāma’s virtue (suvrata) and assisting him without hesitation.