Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 89, Shloka 21
गङ्गातरणम्
Bharata’s Ferrying of the Army across the Ganga
सा पुण्या ध्वजिनी गङ्गां दाशैस्सन्तारिता स्वयम्।मैत्रे मुहूर्ते प्रययौ प्रयागवनमुत्तमम्।।।।
sā puṇyā dhvajinī gaṅgāṃ dāśaiḥ santāritā svayam | maitre muhūrte prayayau prayāgavanam uttamam ||
वह पुण्यवान सेना मल्लाहों द्वारा गंगा पार कराई जाकर, मैत्र मुहूर्त में चल पड़ी और प्रयाग के उत्तम वन-प्रदेश में पहुँची।
On hearing Guha's affectionate words Bharata, ever obedient to Rama, replied:
FAQs
Dharma is linked with purposeful movement guided by auspicious order: the journey proceeds in a disciplined way, respecting sacred geography and proper timing.
After crossing the Gaṅgā with help from fishermen, Bharata’s force advances to the Prayāga forest area.
Collective discipline and reverence for sacred space/time in undertaking a serious mission.