Shloka 1.23.16

कामाश्रम-प्रवेशः / Entry into Kāma’s Hermitage at the Sarayū–Gaṅgā Confluence

Devanagari script

इहाद्य रजनीं राम वसेम शुभदर्शन।पुण्ययोस्सरितोर्मध्ये श्वस्तरिष्यामहे वयम्।।।।

Transliteration

ihādya rajanīṃ rāma vase ma śubhadarśana |

puṇyayoḥ saritor madhye śvas tariṣyāmahe vayam ||

Translation

O Rāma of auspicious appearance, let us stay here tonight between the two sacred rivers; tomorrow we shall cross over.

Context

O auspicious-looking Rama, we will stay here tonight at the confluence of both these sacred rivers (Sarayu and Ganga) and cross over Ganga tomorrow.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sarayū
• Gaṅgā

FAQs

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

Dharma includes orderly conduct—proper timing, safe travel, and reverence for sacred spaces rather than haste.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra decides the group will rest for the night at the meeting-place of sacred rivers and cross the next day.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and discipline (niyama): acting with mindful planning in a sacred journey.