Shloka 3.11.7

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

Devanagari script

प्रसन्नसलिले रम्ये तस्मिन्सरसि शुश्रुवे।गीतवादित्रनिर्घोषो न तु कश्चन दृश्यते।।।।

Transliteration

prasannasalile ramye tasmin sarasi śuśruve | gītavāditranirghoṣo na tu kaścana dṛśyate ||

Translation

At that lovely lake with clear water, they heard the sound of singing and musical instruments—yet no one at all was to be seen.

Context

In that lake of clear waters they heard the sounds of songs and musical instruments, while there were none around.

Characters & Entities

• Lake (sarasi)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as restraint and discernment: hearing alluring sounds without seeing their source suggests the need for vigilance in the forest and careful judgment before acting.

What is the narrative situation?

In the wilderness, they come upon a beautiful lake where music is heard though no visible performers are present.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence (viveka): thesight does not confirm what hearing suggests, prompting cautious, dharma-aligned conduct.