Shloka 2.89.9

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

Devanagari script

उत्तिष्ठत प्रबुध्यध्वं भद्रमस्तु च वस्सदा।नाव स्समनुकर्षध्वं तारयिष्याम वाहिनीम्।।।।

Transliteration

uttiṣṭhata prabudhyadhvaṃ bhadram astu ca vaḥ sadā | nāvaḥ samanukarṣadhvaṃ tārayiṣyāma vāhinīm ||

Translation

“Arise, wake up; may blessing be upon you always. Draw the boats down to the water; we shall ferry the army across.”

Context

Arise and awake. May you be ever blessed. Haul down the boats into the river. We have to ferry the army (across the river).

Characters & Entities

• vāhinī (army)
• nāvaḥ (boats)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is organized, responsible action for the welfare of many—promptness, coordination, and ensuring safe passage for the community/host.

What is the narrative situation?

A river-crossing is being arranged; the speaker rouses those in charge and orders the boats to be brought so the army can be taken across.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership and vigilance—acting decisively and blessing/encouraging workers while directing a practical task tied to collective safety.