Shloka 2.55.13

चित्रकूटमार्गोपदेशः — Instructions for the Chitrakuta Route and the Yamuna Crossing

Devanagari script

अथाऽसाद्य तु कालिन्दीं शीघ्रस्रोतोवहां नदीम्।चिन्तामापेदिरे सर्वे नदीजलतितीर्षवः।।।।

Transliteration

athāsādya tu kālindīṃ śīghra-srotovahāṃ nadīm |

cintām āpedire sarve nadī-jala-titīrṣavaḥ ||

Translation

Then, upon reaching the swiftly flowing river Kālindī, all of them—wishing to cross its waters—fell into deliberation.

Context

Thereafter, they all reached the rapidly flowing river Kalindi and began pondering how to cross it.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sītā
• Kālindī (Yamunā)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes practical discernment (viveka): before acting, they assess danger and plan a safe crossing rather than rushing into risk.

What is the narrative situation?

They arrive at the fast-flowing Yamunā and consider how to cross.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and responsibility—careful decision-making in the face of natural obstacles.