Valmiki Ramayana 2.54.6: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 54, Shloka 6
भरद्वाजाश्रमप्राप्तिः · Arrival at Bharadvāja’s Hermitage and Counsel toward Citrakūṭa
नूनं प्राप्ताः स्म सम्भेदं गङ्गायमुनयोर्वयम् ।
तथा हि श्रूयते शब्दो वारिणो वारिघट्टितः ॥६॥
nūnaṃ prāptāḥ sma sambhedaṃ gaṅgā-yamunayor vayam |
tathā hi śrūyate śabdo vāriṇo vāri-ghaṭṭitaḥ ||6||
हम गंगा और यमुना के मिलने की जगह पहुँच गए हैं। पानी की आवाज़ आ रही है, दोनों नदियों का पानी आपस में टकरा रहा है।
We have surely reached the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna which can be ascertained from the sounds of clashing water.
FAQs
Dharma appears as truthful perception (satya) and attentiveness: Rama grounds his conclusion in observable evidence, modeling clarity and honesty in speech.
Rama identifies the sacred confluence of Gaṅgā and Yamunā by hearing the distinctive sound of colliding currents during their journey.
Rama’s mindful awareness—he listens carefully to nature and interprets it accurately, guiding the party with calm certainty.
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