Shloka 3.1.22

तापसाश्रममण्डलदर्शनम् (Entering Dandaka and Meeting the Sages)

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वा फलैर्मूलैः पुष्पैर्वन्यैश्च राघवम्।अन्यैश्च विविधाहारैः सलक्ष्मणमपूजयन्।।।।

Transliteration

samidbhis toyakalaśaiḥ phalamūlaiś ca śobhitam |

āraṇyaiś ca mahāvṛkṣaiḥ puṇyaiḥ svāduphalair vṛtam ||

Translation

It was adorned with sacrificial firewood, water-pots, fruits and roots, and encircled by great forest trees—sacred and laden with sweet fruits.

Context

Having said so, the ascetics offered with reverence fruits, roots, flowers and other forest products to Rama and Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• samidha (kindling)
• toya-kalaśa (water pot)
• phala (fruit)
• mūla (roots)
• mahāvṛkṣa (great trees)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is shown as harmony of ritual duty and simplicity: the āśrama’s needs (water, fuel, roots, fruits) support sacred practice without luxury or exploitation.

What is the narrative situation?

Continuing the description, the poet lists the practical and sacred resources that sustain ascetic life in the forest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Contentment and disciplined sufficiency (santoṣa, aparigraha) are implied by reliance on modest forest resources.