Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 45, Shloka 7
विशालानगरीप्रवेशः
Entry toward Viśālā and the Indra–Kṣīrodamathana Legend
तराम सरितां श्रेष्ठां पुण्यां त्रिपथगां नदीम्।।1.45.6।।नौरेषा हि सुखास्तीर्णा ऋषीणां पुण्यकर्मणाम्।भगवन्तमिह प्राप्तं ज्ञात्वा त्वरितमागता।।1.45.7।।
tarāma saritāṃ śreṣṭhāṃ puṇyāṃ tripathagāṃ nadīm |
naur eṣā hi sukhāstīrṇā ṛṣīṇāṃ puṇyakarmaṇām |
bhagavantam iha prāptaṃ jñātvā tvaritam āgatā ||
Let us cross the Gaṅgā, the finest of rivers—holy and flowing in three courses. This boat, comfortably prepared for the sages of meritorious deeds, has hastened here upon learning that you, O venerable one, have arrived.
We will cross over Ganga, the best of rivers, the sacred river that flows in three directions.This boat of pious saints which is well laid-out has come here swiftly, having come to know that you, O Venerable one! have arrived".
FAQs
Honoring and assisting the righteous (ṛṣis) and treating sacred spaces with reverence are dharmic; service (sevā) supports the continuity of spiritual life.
Rāma proposes crossing the Gaṅgā and notes that a boat has arrived promptly, prepared for sages, upon learning of Viśvāmitra’s presence.
Readiness to serve and reverence: Rāma’s words reflect respect for the sage and awareness of sacred geography.