Shloka 2.55.20

चित्रकूटमार्गोपदेशः — Instructions for the Chitrakuta Route and the Yamuna Crossing

Devanagari script

कालिन्दीमध्यमायाता सीता त्वेनामवन्दत।स्वस्ति देवि तरामि त्वां पारये न्मे पतिर्व्रतम्।।2.55.19।।यक्ष्ये त्वां गोसहस्रेण सुराघटशतेन च।स्वस्ति प्रत्यागते रामे पुरी मिक्ष्वाकुपालिताम्।।2.56.20।।

Transliteration

kālindīṃ atha sītā tu yācamānā kṛtāñjaliḥ | tīram evābhisamprāptā dakṣiṇaṃ varavarṇinī ||

Translation

Thus Sītā—fair in complexion—still praying with folded hands to the sacred Kāliṇdī, reached the southern bank.

Context

On reaching the middle of the river Yamuna, Sita made reverential salutations to her saying O goddess, I am crossing you, may safety be ours and may my husband fulfil his vow After Rama's (safe) return to the city (of Ayodhya) ruled by the Ikshvaku kings, I shall worship you with a thousand cows and a hundred pots of wine.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Kāliṇdī (Yamunā)
• Southern bank (dakṣiṇa tīra)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as humility and reverence toward sacred nature (the river as a deity), aligning action (crossing) with respectful prayer.

What is the narrative situation?

After offering supplication to the Yamunā, Sītā and the party arrive at the southern bank.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility (vinaya) and devotional mindfulness while undertaking a difficult journey.