Shloka 21
अयोध्याकाण्डे त्र्यशीति तमः सर्गः — Bharata’s Departure and Encampment on the Gaṅgā
Śṛṅgīberapura
उपेत्य तीरं गङ्गायाश्चक्रवाकैरलङ्कृतम्।व्यवातिष्ठत सा सेना भरतस्यानुयायिनी।।2.83.21।।
upetya tīraṃ gaṅgāyāś cakravākair alaṅkṛtam |
vyavātiṣṭhata sā senā bharatasyānuyāyinī || 2.83.21 ||
Ao alcançar a margem do Gaṅgā, ornada por aves cakravāka, o exército que seguia Bharata ali se deteve.
After travelling a long distance on chariots, carriages, horses and elephants, they reached the river Ganga close to Srngiberapura, a country ruled vigilantly by Rama's friend, the valiant Guha who lived there along with his relatives.
FAQs
Dharma includes prudent pacing and respect for sacred spaces: the army halts at the revered Gaṅgā, reflecting disciplined conduct rather than reckless haste.
Bharata’s followers arrive at the Gaṅgā’s bank and stop there, preparing for the next stage of travel.
Collective restraint and reverence—pausing at a sacred river and maintaining orderly movement.