Shloka 3.11.67

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

Devanagari script

सोऽभिद्रवन्मुनिश्रेष्ठं मुनिना दीप्ततेजसा।।।।चक्षुषानलकल्पेन निर्दग्धो निधनं गतः।

Transliteration

so 'bhidravan muniśreṣṭhaṃ muninā dīptatejasā | cakṣuṣānalakalpena nirdagdho nidhanaṃ gataḥ || 3.11.67 ||

Translation

Rushing upon the foremost of sages, he was consumed by that ascetic of blazing power—by a fire-like glance—and thus met his end.

Context

Ilvala who pounced upon Agastya, the best among the sages whose lustre lay consumed by the fire of his eyes which were in flames.

Characters & Entities

• Agastya
• Ilvala
• tapas/tejas (ascetic power; implied)

FAQs

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

Adharma culminates in self-destruction; violence against the righteous rebounds upon the aggressor when dharma is guarded by spiritual power.

What is the narrative situation?

Ilvala attacks Agastya, but Agastya’s tejas incinerates him instantly through a fire-like gaze.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tejas grounded in dharma—ascetic power disciplined by righteousness, not used for cruelty but for protection and restoration of order.