Shloka 3.11.50

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

Devanagari script

पिप्पलीनां च पक्वानां वनादस्मादुपागतः।।।।गन्धोऽयं पवनोक्षिप्तस्सहसा कटुकोदयः।

Transliteration

pippalīnāṃ ca pakvānāṃ vanād asmād upāgataḥ ||

gandho 'yaṃ pavano kṣiptaḥ sahasā kaṭukodayaḥ |

Translation

This sudden, pungent and astringent fragrance—borne swiftly upon the wind—has come from this forest, from the ripe pippalī figs.

Context

Feel this sudden astringent smell of ripe figs wafted by the breeze from the forest.

Characters & Entities

• pippalī (fig/forest produce)
• forest (vana)
• wind (pavana)

FAQs

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

Attentiveness and restraint: the disciplined person reads subtle signs in nature without haste, moving carefully in a dharmic way through unfamiliar terrain.

What is the narrative situation?

The party is moving through the forest and notices sensory signs (a strong scent) indicating nearby vegetation and habitation patterns.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s mindful leadership—alert observation and calm guidance of companions.