Valmiki Ramayana 2.55.34 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 55, Shloka 34
चित्रकूटमार्गोपदेशः
Instructions for the Chitrakuta Route and the Yamuna Crossing
विहृत्य ते बर्हिणपूगनादिते शुभे वने वानरवारणायुते।समं नदीवप्रमुपेत्य सम्मतं निवास माजग्मु रदीनदर्शनाः।।।।
vihṛtya te barhiṇapūganādite śubhe vane vānaravāraṇāyute | samaṁ nadīvapram upetya sammataṁ nivāsaṁ ājagmur adīnadarśanāḥ ||
Setelah berkelana di rimba yang elok, bergema dengan kawanan merak serta dipenuhi kera dan gajah, mereka tiba di tebing sungai yang rata, lalu memilih tempat yang sesuai untuk berdiam—berjiwa teguh tanpa gentar.
They reached the table-land on the bank of that river and moved in high spirit in the lovely forest resounding with cries of flocks of peacocks and teeming with monkeys and elephants. Finally they selected a spot for their stay.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē ayōdhyākāṇḍē pañcapañcāśassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the fiftyfifth sarga in Ayodhyakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.
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Dharma as steadfastness: choosing a proper dwelling and remaining undaunted reflects disciplined endurance and purposeful living during exile.
After moving through a vibrant forest near the river, they arrive at a level bank and select a suitable campsite for residence.
Courage and composure—maintaining high spirits and order even in uncertain wilderness conditions.
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