Shloka 2.89.5

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

Devanagari script

कच्चित्सुखं नदीतीरेऽवात्सीः काकुत्स्थ शर्वरीम्।कच्चित्ते सह सैन्यस्य तावत्सर्वमनामयम्।।।।

Transliteration

nāvas tv āruruhuś cānye plavais teru tathāpare | anye kumbhaghaṭais terur anye teruś ca bāhubhiḥ ||

Translation

Some boarded boats; others crossed on rafts; others clung to great pots; and still others made the crossing by swimming with their own arms.

Context

O scion of the Kakutstha race (Bharata)! I trust, you and your army passed the night on the river bank comfortably without any inconvenience.

Characters & Entities

• Gaṅgā (implied river crossing context)
• boats
• rafts
• pots/jars

FAQs

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

Dharma is reflected as perseverance in a righteous mission: people adapt and endure hardship to proceed on a duty-bound journey.

What is the narrative situation?

During the Gaṅgā crossing, not everyone finds a boat; the group crosses using various improvised means.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resourcefulness and determination displayed collectively by the travelers/army.