Valmiki Ramayana 2.89.2: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 89, Shloka 2
गङ्गातरणम् · Bharata’s Ferrying of the Army across the Ganga
शत्रुघ्नोत्तिष्ठ किं शेषे निषादाधिपतिं गुहम् ।
शीघ्रमानय भद्रं ते तारयिष्यति वाहिनीम् ॥२॥
śatrughnottiṣṭha kiṃ śeṣe niṣādādhipatiṃ guham |
śīghram ānaya bhadraṃ te tārayiṣyati vāhinīm ||2||
Wahai Śatrughna, bangkitlah—mengapa masih terlelap? Segeralah bawa Guha, pemimpin kaum Niṣāda. Semoga sejahtera bagimu; dialah yang akan menyeberangkan bala tentara.
O Satrughna, blessings to you! Why are you still alseep? Arise! fetch Guha the king of the nishadas quickly. He will ferry the army across the river.
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It reflects dharma as prudent, non-violent governance: Bharata chooses a lawful, cooperative means—seeking the local ruler’s assistance—rather than forcing passage, showing respect for people and place while fulfilling duty.
Satya here is practical fidelity to purpose: Bharata’s truthful intent (to proceed rightly in Rama’s matter) is matched by transparent action—openly summoning Guha and arranging safe passage for the host without deceit or coercion.
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