Shloka 2.92.11

भरद्वाजाश्रमात् चित्रकूटमार्गनिर्देशः — Directions from Bharadvaja’s Hermitage to Chitrakuta

Devanagari script

उत्तरं पार्श्वमासाद्य तस्य मन्दाकिनी नदी। पुष्पितद्रुमसञ्छन्ना रम्यपुष्पितकानना।।2.92.11।।

Transliteration

uttaraṃ pārśvam āsādya tasya mandākinī nadī |

puṣpita-druma-sañchannā ramya-puṣpita-kānanā ||

Translation

Reaching its northern side, there is the river Mandākinī, its banks covered with flowering trees and lovely blossoming groves.

Context

On its northern side flows the river Mandakini which is densely covered with flowering trees and lovely blossoming woods (on its banks).

Characters & Entities

• Mandākinī
• Citrakūṭa (implied)
• Bharata
• Bharadvāja

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring sacred landscapes: the description frames nature as supportive of righteous living and ascetic virtue.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja describes the natural landmark (Mandākinī) near Citrakūṭa to guide Bharata.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Attentive guidance—careful instruction that helps another fulfill duty without confusion.