Shloka 2.52.92

गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम् (Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs)

Devanagari script

तथा सम्भाषमाणा सा सीता गङ्गामनिन्दिता।दक्षिणा दक्षिणं तीरं क्षिप्रमेवाभ्युपागमत्।।2.52.92।।

Transliteration

tathā sambhāṣamāṇā sā sītā gaṅgām aninditā | dakṣiṇā dakṣiṇaṃ tīraṃ kṣipram evābhyupāgamat || 2.52.92 ||

Translation

As the blameless Sītā thus spoke to Gaṅgā, the boat quickly reached the southern bank—an auspicious landing.

Context

While the unblemished, auspicious Sita was thus addressing (the river), the boat swiftly reached the south bank.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Gaṅgā
• southern bank (dakṣiṇa tīra)

FAQs

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

Dharma as auspicious progression: righteous intent (prayer/vow) is followed by safe passage, reflecting the epic’s moral causality—right conduct supports right outcomes.

What is the narrative situation?

Narration marks the completion of the river crossing as Sītā finishes her address to Gaṅgā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s aninditā status (irreproachable character), highlighted as she performs devotion even amid hardship.