Shloka 29
ऋक्षबिलप्रवेशः
Entry into the Rikshabilam Cave
जातरूपमयैर्मत्स्यैर्महद्भिश्च सकच्छपैः।।।।नळिनीस्तत्र ददृशुः प्रसन्नसलिलावृताः।
jātarūpamayair matsyair mahadbhiś ca sakacchapaiḥ॥4.50.29॥
naḷinīs tatra dadṛśuḥ prasannasalilāvṛtāḥ |
Dort sahen sie lotosreiche Gewässer, klar und still, in denen große Fische schwammen, als wären sie aus Gold, zusammen mit mächtigen Schildkröten.
There they saw golden fishes and huge tortoises in the pellucid water of the tank filled with lotus creepers.
FAQs
Dharma is suggested through restraint: even amid mesmerizing sights, one should remain truthful to one’s purpose and commitments.
The vanaras continue observing marvels in the hidden realm, including clear lotus waters with golden-looking fish and large tortoises.
Steadiness and vigilance—marvels should not weaken resolve or delay duty.