Shloka 3.11.4

पञ्चाप्सरो-सरः कथनम् तथा अगस्त्याश्रममार्गनिर्देशः (Panchapsara Lake Account and Directions to Agastya)

Devanagari script

यूथबद्धांश्च पृषतान्मदोन्मत्तान् विषाणिनः।महिषांश्च वराहांश्च नागांश्च द्रुमवैरिणः।।।।

Transliteration

yūthabaddhāṃś ca pṛṣatān madonmattān viṣāṇinaḥ | mahiṣāṃś ca varāhāṃś ca nāgāṃś ca drumavairiṇaḥ ||

Translation

(They beheld) deer moving in herds; horned beasts maddened by the rut; and also buffaloes, wild boars, and elephants—foes of trees, for they uproot them.

Context

(Watching) herds of deer, intoxicated horned buffaloes, wild boars and elephants who are enemies of trees (elephants uproof trees).

Characters & Entities

• deer
• buffaloes
• wild boars
• elephants
• forest

FAQs

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

Dharma here is alertness and restraint in a dangerous environment: recognizing the power of wilderness without needless harm reflects disciplined conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration depicts the forest’s wildlife encountered/observed during movement through the wilderness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Composure and vigilance—qualities essential for righteous travel and protection of dependents in the forest.