Shloka 3.11.47

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

Devanagari script

पश्यन्वनानि रम्याणि पर्वतांश्चाभ्रसन्निभान्।।3.11.46।।सरांसि सरितश्चैव पथि मार्गवशानुगाः।सुतीक्ष्णेनोपदिष्टेन गत्वा तेन पथा सुखम्।।3.11.47।।इदं परमसंहृष्टो वाक्यं लक्ष्मणमब्रवीत्।

Transliteration

paśyan vanāni ramyāṇi parvatāṃś cābhra-sannibhān || (3.11.46)

sarāṃsi saritaś caiva pathi mārga-vaśānugāḥ |

sutīkṣṇenopadiṣṭena gatvā tena pathā sukham || (3.11.47)

idaṃ parama-saṃhṛṣṭo vākyaṃ lakṣmaṇam abravīt ||

Translation

Following Sūtīkṣṇa’s directions, Rāma went on joyfully, beholding lovely forests, cloud-like mountains, and the lakes and rivers along the way; then, greatly delighted, he spoke to Lakṣmaṇa.

Context

Enjoying the sight of delightful forests, cloudlike mountains, lakes and rivers on the way, and following the directions given by Sutikshna, Rama was happy. He said to Lakshmana:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sūtīkṣṇa

FAQs

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

The dharmic theme remains mindful, disciplined travel under a sage’s guidance, with gratitude and steadiness.

What is the narrative situation?

A repeated/overlapping transmission of the travel scene leading up to Rāma’s speech to Lakṣmaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Attentiveness and composure in fulfilling one’s path (mārga) under righteous guidance.