Valmiki Ramayana 2.83.23: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 83, Shloka 23
अयोध्याकाण्डे त्र्यशीति तमः सर्गः · Bharata’s Departure and Encampment on the Gaṅgā
Śṛṅgīberapura
निवेशयत मे सैन्यमभिप्रायेण सर्वतः ।
विश्रान्ताः प्रतरिष्यामश्श्व इदानीमिमां नदीम् ॥२३॥
niveśayata me sainyamabhiprāyeṇa sarvataḥ |
viśrāntāḥ pratariṣyāmaśśva idānīmimāṃ nadīm ||23||
भरत ने कहा कि सेना को यहाँ कैंप कराओ। सब अपनी जगह ठीक से सेट हो जाएँ। आज रात रेस्ट करो, कल सुबह इस नदी को पार करेंगे।
You may, according to your convenience, halt the army anywhere here and, after taking rest (for the night), we shall cross the river Ganga tomorrow.
FAQs
Bharata recognized the need for his soldiers to rest (viśrāntāḥ) after the march before attempting the strenuous task of crossing the river Ganga.
Bharata displays compassion and strategic foresight by prioritizing the well-being and rest of his troops before a major obstacle, adhering to the Dharma of a righteous leader.
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