Shloka 1.24.11

गङ्गा–सरयू-सङ्गमः, मलद–करूश-देशकथा, ताटकावनप्रवेशोपदेशः (The Confluence of Gaṅgā and Sarayū; the Tale of Malada–Karūśa; Counsel on Tātakā’s Forest)

Devanagari script

ताभ्यां तु तावुभौ कृत्वा प्रणाममतिधार्मिकौ।तीरं दक्षिणमासाद्य जग्मतुर्लघुविक्रमौ।।1.24.11।।

Transliteration

tābhyāṃ tu tāv ubhau kṛtvā praṇāmam atidhārmikau | tīraṃ dakṣiṇam āsādya jagmatur laghuvikramau || 1.24.11 ||

Translation

Those two, supremely righteous, having bowed in reverence to both rivers, reached the southern bank and went on swiftly.

Context

Deeply religious (in nature) they both made obeisance to the two rivers and reached the southern bank and advanced with quick steps.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• two rivers (Gaṅgā and the other river implied in context, traditionally Sarayū)

FAQs

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

Righteous action blends devotion with resolve: they honor the sacred rivers and then continue their journey without delay, showing balanced dharma—reverence and duty together.

What is the narrative situation?

After being instructed to salute the rivers, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa bow, reach the southern bank, and proceed onward.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prompt obedience and purposeful energy—respectful conduct followed by swift, determined movement.