Shloka 3.11.41

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

Devanagari script

पद्मिन्यो विविधास्तत्र प्रसन्नसलिलाश्शिवाः।।3.11.40।।हंसकारण्डवाकीर्णाश्चक्रवाकोपशोभिताः।तत्रैकां रजनीं व्युष्य प्रभाते राम गम्यताम्।।3.11.41।।

Transliteration

padminyo vividhās tatra prasanna-salilāḥ śivāḥ |

haṃsa-kāraṇḍava-ākīrṇāś cakravākopaśobhitāḥ |

tatraikāṃ rajanīṃ vyuṣya prabhāte rāma gamyatām ||

Translation

O Rāma, there are many lotus-filled lakes there, with clear and auspicious waters, thronged with swans and ducks and beautified by cakravāka birds. Spend a single night there, and then proceed at dawn.

Context

O Rama, there are lotusponds filled with clear, sacred waters, with different kinds of swans, ducks and ruddy geese. Spend one night there and proceed early in the morning.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• lotus-lakes (padminī)
• haṃsa (swans)
• kāraṇḍava (ducks)
• cakravāka (ruddy geese)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is prudent, disciplined conduct during travel: rest at an appropriate place and depart at the proper time (dawn), balancing purpose with care for one’s companions.

What is the narrative situation?

While guiding Rāma onward in the forest, the sage indicates a nearby region of lotus-lakes and advises spending the night there before continuing at daybreak.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s virtue of regulated living (niyama) is implied—accepting wise counsel, traveling safely, and protecting Sītā and Lakṣmaṇa through thoughtful timing.