Shloka 2
सुतीक्ष्णाश्रमप्रवेशः
Entry into Sutikshna’s Hermitage
स गत्वा दीर्घमध्वानं नदीस्तीर्त्वा बहूदकाः।ददर्श विमलं शैलं महामेघमिवोन्नतम्।।3.7.2।।
sa gatvā dīrgham adhvānaṃ nadīs tīrtvā bahūdakāḥ |
dadarśa vimalaṃ śailaṃ mahā-megham ivonnatam || 3.7.2 ||
Matapos maglakbay nang malayo at tumawid sa mga ilog na hitik sa tubig, nasilayan niya ang isang bundok na dalisay at walang dungis, na mataas na nakatindig na wari’y napakalaking ulap.
After covering a long distance and crossing the river (Ganga) with plenty of water, Rama saw a huge mountain looking like a lofty cloud.
FAQs
Endurance in a vowed path: the long journey underscores steadfastness—dharma often requires sustained effort through hardship and distance.
The narration describes Rāma’s movement through the wilderness—crossing rivers and encountering a prominent mountain—marking progression in the forest sojourn.
Perseverance and composure during exile: continuing forward without complaint, attentive to the terrain and signs of the path.