Shloka 5
गङ्गाजन्मवर्णनम् / The Origin of the Ganga
Tripathagā Narrative
एवमुक्तस्तु रामेण विश्वामित्रोऽब्रवीदिदम् ।एष पन्था मयोद्दिष्टो येन यान्ति महर्षय:।।1.35.5।।
evam uktas tu rāmeṇa viśvāmitro 'bravīd idam |
eṣa panthā mayoddiṣṭo yena yānti maharṣayaḥ ||1.35.5||
罗摩如此发问后，毗湿瓦密多答道：“此乃我所指示之路，正是大圣仙（ṛṣi）所行之道。”
Having been addressed by Rama thus Viswamitra said, "We shall take the way the ascetics have gone before".
FAQs
Dharma here is modeled as following a time-tested righteous course: the path validated by realized sages. It implies humility before tradition and guidance rather than impulsive choice.
Rāma has addressed Viśvāmitra during their forest journey; the sage responds by indicating the route traditionally taken by great seers.
Viśvāmitra’s leadership and responsibility as a guide (guru-like direction), and Rāma’s receptivity to guidance.