Shloka 1.3.15
तृतीयः सर्गः (Bālakāṇḍa 3): Vālmīki’s Yogic Verification and the Epic Synopsis
गङ्गायाश्चापि सन्तारं भरद्वाजस्य दर्शनम् ।भरद्वाजाभ्यनुज्ञानाच्चित्रकूटस्य दर्शनम् ।।।।
gaṅgāyāś cāpi santāraṃ bharadvājasya darśanam |
bharadvājābhyanujñānāc citrakūṭasya darśanam ||
He narrated their crossing of the sacred Gaṅgā, their audience with sage Bharadvāja, and—by Bharadvāja’s permission—their visit to Citrakūṭa.
(He described) Rama, Lakshmana and Sita ferrying the river Ganges, the visit to holy sage Bharadwaja and the departure to Chitrakuta mountain.
Dharma is expressed as reverence toward sages and guidance: major life-transitions are undertaken with the counsel and blessing of the wise.
Rāma’s party crosses the Gaṅgā, visits Bharadvāja, and proceeds toward Citrakūṭa with his approval.
Humility and receptivity to righteous counsel—seeking direction from a sage rather than acting impulsively.