Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 14
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम्
Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs
निवर्तस्वेत्युवाचैव ह्येतावद्धि कृतं मम।रथं विहाय पद्भ्यां तु गमिष्यामि महावनम्।।2.52.14।।
nivartasvety uvācaiva hy etāvad dhi kṛtaṃ mama | rathaṃ vihāya padbhyāṃ tu gamiṣyāmi mahāvanam ||
तो म्हणाला— “परत जा; इथवर तू माझ्यासाठी पुरेसे केले आहेस। रथ इथेच ठेवून मी पायीच महावनात जाईन।”
Rama and Lakshmana then put on their quivers, fastened their swords and holding their bows went towards Ganga along with Sita.
FAQs
Acceptance of vowed duty: Rāma embraces the hardship of exile without clinging to royal comforts, aligning action with truth and obligation.
Rāma formally ends Sumantra’s escort and declares his intention to proceed into the forest on foot.
Tyāga (renunciation) and steadfastness: Rāma chooses simplicity and hardship as required by his dharma.