Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 113, Shloka 21
पादुकाप्रदानं भरतस्य निवृत्तिश्च
The Sandals Bestowed; Bharata’s Return Toward Ayodhya
ततस्ते यमुनां दिव्यां नदीं तीर्त्वोर्मिमालिनीम्।ददृशुस्तां पुन स्सर्वे गङ्गां शुभजलां नदीम्।।।।
tatas te yamunāṃ divyāṃ nadīṃ tīrtvā ūrmimālinīm | dadṛśus tāṃ punaḥ sarve gaṅgāṃ śubhajalāṃ nadīm ||
तदनन्तर लहरियों से मण्डित दिव्य यमुना को पार करके वे सब फिर से शुभ जल वाली गंगा नदी को देखने लगे।
All of them circumambulated the mighty mountain Chitrakuta and proceeded easttowards the charming river Mandakini.
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Dharma is linked with sanctifying movement: crossing sacred rivers signals transition, purification, and renewed commitment to truth-bound action (satya-niṣṭhā).
The travelers cross the Yamunā and come again into view of the Gaṅgā as they near settled regions.
Perseverance with reverence—continuing the journey while recognizing the sacredness of the landscape.