Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 86
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम्
Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs
त्वं हि त्रिपथगा देवि ब्रह्मलोकं समीक्षसे।भार्या चोदधिराजस्य लोकेऽस्मिन् सम्प्रदृश्यसे।।2.52.86।।
tvaṃ hi tripathagā devi brahmalokaṃ samīkṣase | bhāryā ca udadhirājasya loke 'smin sampradṛśyase || 2.52.86 ||
ஓ தேவியே! நீ த்ரிபதகா—மூன்று உலகங்களிலும் ஓடும் புனித நதி; நீ பிரம்மலோகத்தையும் நோக்குகிறாய், மேலும் இம்மண்ணுலகில் கடலரசனின் துணைவியாகவும் போற்றப்படுகிறாய்.
O Ganga, protected by you, this son (Rama) of Dasaratha, the sagacious maharaja, will carry out his father's command. He along with his brother will return after living in the forest for full fourteen years. O fortunate Devi, he will worship you in delight for fulfilling all his desires after his safe return.
FAQs
Recognition of sacred order: dharma includes honoring the divine dimensions of the natural world and acknowledging cosmic relationships.
Sītā continues her prayer by praising Gaṅgā’s cosmic status and divine associations.
Reverent discernment—Sītā’s ability to see the sacred (devi) in the river and address it with proper praise.