Saptajana-āśrama Darśana and the Approach to Kiṣkindhā
Hermitage of Seven Sages; March toward Vāli’s Capital
कारण्डैस्सारसैर्हंसैर्वञ्जुलैर्जलकुक्कुटैः।चक्रवाकै स्तथा चान्यैश्शकुनैः रुपनादितान्।।
kāraṇḍais sārasair haṃsair vañjulair jalakukkuṭaiḥ | cakravākais tathā cānyaiḥ śakunaiḥ rūpanāditān ||
انہوں نے پانیوں کو دیکھا جو کارنڈ (بطخوں)، سارَس (کرینوں)، ہنسوں، ونجُل پرندوں، جل ککّٹ (آبی پرندوں)، چکروَاکوں اور دیگر بہت سے پرندوں کی خوش آہنگ آوازوں سے نغمہ ریز ہو رہے تھے۔
Ducks, cranes, swans, vanjulas, waterfowls, chakravakas and other birds warbling melodiously.
Dharma here is implicit: the world is shown as orderly and harmonious, supporting righteous endeavor. The calm, well-ordered natural setting frames the heroes’ disciplined pursuit of their duty.
During the forest movement/search phase, the text pauses to depict a vibrant landscape filled with birdsong, emphasizing the journey’s setting.
Steadiness and attentiveness: the travelers remain observant and composed, moving through nature while committed to their larger purpose.