Shloka 2.89.11

गङ्गातरणम् — Bharata’s Ferrying of the Army across the Ganga

Devanagari script

अन्या स्स्वस्तिकविज्ञेया महाघंटाधरा वराः।शोभमानाः पताकाभिर्युक्तवातास्सुसंहताः।।।।

Transliteration

śatrughnottiṣṭha kiṃ śeṣe niṣādādhipatiṃ guham | śīghram ānaya bhadraṃ te tārayiṣyati vāhinīm ||

Translation

“Śatrughna, rise—why are you still asleep? Quickly bring Guha, the lord of the Niṣādas. Blessings upon you; he will help ferry the army across.”

Context

They brought excellent boats known as Swastika, solidly built, they lookd magnificent, filled with large bells, sails and flags.

Characters & Entities

• Śatrughna
• Guha
• Niṣādas
• vāhinī (army/retinue)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is responsible leadership: timely action, proper delegation, and seeking rightful assistance to protect and guide the community (the vāhinī) across a difficult passage.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata is organizing the crossing of the river and instructs Śatrughna to quickly bring Guha, whose resources and local authority can ferry the group safely.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s administrative prudence and urgency—he prioritizes the safety and orderly movement of the whole retinue.