Valmiki Ramayana 2.89.9 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 89, Shloka 9
गङ्गातरणम्
Bharata’s Ferrying of the Army across the Ganga
उत्तिष्ठत प्रबुध्यध्वं भद्रमस्तु च वस्सदा।नाव स्समनुकर्षध्वं तारयिष्याम वाहिनीम्।।।।
uttiṣṭhata prabudhyadhvaṃ bhadram astu ca vaḥ sadā | nāvaḥ samanukarṣadhvaṃ tārayiṣyāma vāhinīm ||
«Levantai-vos, despertai; que a bênção esteja sempre convosco. Puxai os barcos até a água; faremos o exército atravessar.»
Arise and awake. May you be ever blessed. Haul down the boats into the river. We have to ferry the army (across the river).
FAQs
Dharma here is organized, responsible action for the welfare of many—promptness, coordination, and ensuring safe passage for the community/host.
A river-crossing is being arranged; the speaker rouses those in charge and orders the boats to be brought so the army can be taken across.
Leadership and vigilance—acting decisively and blessing/encouraging workers while directing a practical task tied to collective safety.
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