Shloka 2
गङ्गाजन्मवर्णनम् / The Origin of the Ganga
Tripathagā Narrative
सुप्रभाता निशा राम पूर्वा सन्ध्या प्रवर्तते।उत्तिष्ठोत्तिष्ठ भद्रं ते गमनायाभिरोचय ।।1.35.2।।
suprabhātā niśā rāma pūrvā sandhyā pravartate |
uttiṣṭhottiṣṭha bhadraṃ te gamanāyābhirocaya || 1.35.2 ||
“罗摩啊，夜已明朗成晓；晨间的三昧耶（sandhyā）礼仪时分已开始。起身，起身，愿吉祥护佑你；整备行装，启程吧。”
In order to do good to the three worlds Himavan, rooted in dharma gifted his eldest daughter Ganga who sanctifies the whole world by flowing at her free will৷৷
FAQs
Dharma as daily discipline: honoring prescribed morning duties (sandhyā/rituals) and timely readiness for one’s responsibilities.
At daybreak during the journey with Viśvāmitra, the sage wakes Rāma and prompts him to complete morning observances and continue onward.
Rāma’s readiness to follow righteous routine and the guru’s instruction—obedience, punctuality, and self-control.