Shloka 17
किन्न्वेतन्मेघसङ्काशं पर्वतस्याविदूरत:। वृक्षषण्डमितो भाति परं कौतूहलं हि मे।।1.28.17।।दर्शनीयं मृगाकीर्णं मनोरममतीव च।नानाप्रकारैश्शकुनैर्वल्गुनादैरलङ्कृतम्।।1.28.18।।
kinnv etan megha-saṅkāśaṁ parvatasya ’vidūrataḥ |
vṛkṣa-ṣaṇḍam ito bhāti paraṁ kautūhalaṁ hi me || 1.28.17 ||
পাহাড়ের অদূরে মেঘের মতো যে বৃক্ষগুচ্ছ এখান থেকে দীপ্তিময় দেখাচ্ছে—এটি কী? আমার মনে প্রবল কৌতূহল জেগেছে।
"From this side of the mountain, not far-off from here stand shining and good-looking trees resembling clouds. It is replete scattered with animals, pleasing to the mind and extremely beautiful. It is adorned with various kinds of birds singing sweetly. What could be this? I am very curious to know.
FAQs
Dharma includes a disciplined desire to understand one’s surroundings, especially while accompanying a sage; curiosity becomes a tool for learning rather than distraction.
While traveling with Viśvāmitra, Rāma notices a striking grove near a mountain and asks what it is, setting up the explanation of the place’s significance.
Attentiveness and inquisitiveness guided by respect: Rāma asks his teacher rather than acting impulsively, showing measured conduct.