Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 99, Shloka 12
चित्रकूटप्राप्तिः
Bharata Reaches Chitrakuta and Beholds Rama
यमेवाधातुमिच्छन्ति तापसा स्सततं वने।तस्यासौ दृश्यते धूम स्सङ्कुलः कृष्णवर्त्मनः।।2.99.12।।
yam evādhātum icchanti tāpasāḥ satataṁ vane |
tasyāsau dṛśyate dhūmaḥ saṅkulaḥ kṛṣṇa-vartmanaḥ ||2.99.12||
Вон там виден густой дым с тёмным следом, поднимающийся от священного огня, который лесные подвижники желают поддерживать непрестанно.
Here is the thick smoke emanating from the black-trailed fire maintained perpetually by the ascetics living in the forest.
FAQs
The verse highlights ritual steadfastness and disciplined living: maintaining the sacred fire symbolizes continuity of dharma through daily responsibility, restraint, and reverence.
As Bharata nears Chitrakūṭa, he points out visible signs of ascetic life—especially the perpetually tended sacred fire—indicating proximity to hermit dwellings.
Respect for holy practice and attentiveness to dharmic signs in the landscape—Bharata recognizes ascetic discipline and treats it as worthy of notice and honor.