Valmiki Ramayana 2.89.20: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 89, Shloka 20
गङ्गातरणम्
Bharata’s Ferrying of the Army across the Ganga
नावस्त्वारुरुहुश्चान्ये प्लवैस्तेरु स्तथापरे।अन्ये कुम्भघटैस्तेरुरन्येतेरुश्च बाहुभिः।।।।
nāvas tv āruruhuś cānye plavais teru tathāpare | anye kumbhaghaṭais terur anye teruś ca bāhubhiḥ ||
Одни взошли на лодки; другие переправились на плотах; иные, держась за большие кувшины; а прочие пересекли реку, плывя силой собственных рук.
O scion of the Kakutstha race (Bharata)! I trust, you and your army passed the night on the river bank comfortably without any inconvenience.
FAQs
Dharma is reflected as perseverance in a righteous mission: people adapt and endure hardship to proceed on a duty-bound journey.
During the Gaṅgā crossing, not everyone finds a boat; the group crosses using various improvised means.
Resourcefulness and determination displayed collectively by the travelers/army.
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