Shloka 2.83.20

अयोध्याकाण्डे त्र्यशीति तमः सर्गः — Bharata’s Departure and Encampment on the Gaṅgā (Śṛṅgīberapura)

Devanagari script

ते गत्वा दूरमध्वानं रथयानाश्वकुञ्जरैः।समासेदुस्ततो गङ्गां शृङ्गीबेरपुरं प्रति।।2.83.19।।यत्र रामसखो वीरो गुहो ज्ञातिगणैर्वृतः।निवसत्यप्रमादेन देशं तं परिपालयन्।।2.83.20।।

Transliteration

upetya tīraṃ gaṅgāyāś cakravākair alaṅkṛtam |

vyavātiṣṭhata sā senā bharatasyānuyāyinī || 2.83.21 ||

Translation

Reaching the bank of the Gaṅgā, beautified by cakravāka birds, the army that followed Bharata halted there.

Context

After travelling a long distance on chariots, carriages, horses and elephants, they reached the river Ganga close to Srngiberapura, a country ruled vigilantly by Rama's friend, the valiant Guha who lived there along with his relatives.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Gaṅgā
• Cakravāka (ruddy geese)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes prudent pacing and respect for sacred spaces: the army halts at the revered Gaṅgā, reflecting disciplined conduct rather than reckless haste.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata’s followers arrive at the Gaṅgā’s bank and stop there, preparing for the next stage of travel.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective restraint and reverence—pausing at a sacred river and maintaining orderly movement.