Valmiki Ramayana 2.52.81: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 81
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम्
Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs
ततस्तैश्चोदिता सा नौः कर्णधारसमाहिता ।
शुभस्फ्यवेगाभिहता शीघ्रं सलिलमत्यगात् ॥८१॥
. ॥
tatastaiścoditā sā nauḥ karṇadhārasamāhitā |
śubhasphyavegābhihatā śīghraṃ salilamatyagāt ||81||
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नाव चलाने वाले तेज़ी से चलाने लगे। उनके हाथों के ज़ोर से नाव तेज़ चली। वो नाव जल्दी से पानी के ऊपर से निकल गई।
The well-ruddered boat rowed by the helmsmen and propelled by strong oars, swiftly crossed the waters of the river.
FAQs
Competent service as dharma: the boatmen perform their entrusted task with steadiness and skill, enabling a righteous journey.
The boat is rowed efficiently and moves swiftly across the river.
Professional diligence and steadiness (of the helmsmen/boatmen) in carrying out duty.
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