Thereafter, their constant follower, who was conversant in spiritual knowledge, a highminded person, softnatured, selfcontrolled, tranquilminded and staunchly devoted to Rama,..... - [2-102-22]
- Sumantra consoled him. Holding the hands of the princes, Sumantra helped their descent into the auspicious river Mandakini for taking bath. [2-102-23]
ते सुतीर्थां ततः कृच्छ्रादुपागम्य यशस्विनः | नदीं मन्दाकिनीं रम्यां सदा पुष्पितकाननाम् || २-१०२-२४
The illustrious brothers approached with great difficulty the enchanting river Mandakini which had convenient descent and endowed with forests always in bloom..... - [2-102-24]
- and it was the swift flowing. They descended at an auspicious place that was not slushy and offered libations of water saying 'Oh ! father, let these offerings be yours'. [2-102-25]