Shloka 3.11.74

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

Devanagari script

गम्यतामिति तेनोक्तो जगाम रघुनन्दनः।यथोद्दिष्टेन मार्गेण वनं तच्चावलोकयन्।।।।

Transliteration

gamyatām iti tenokto jagāma raghunandanaḥ | yathoddiṣṭena mārgeṇa vanaṃ tac cāvalokayan ||

Translation

Told by him, “You may go,” Raghunandana set out along the indicated path, observing that forest as he went.

Context

With his permission, Rama, the delight of the Raghu race, proceeded along the path indicated, watching (the beauty of) the forest.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Raghunandana)
• Sage/host (unnamed here)
• Forest (vana)
• Path (mārga)

FAQs

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

Dharma as order and consent: Rāma proceeds only after receiving permission, reflecting disciplined conduct rather than self-will.

What is the narrative situation?

After being granted leave, Rāma continues his journey through the forest on the route shown to him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Obedience to guidance and mindful travel: he follows the indicated route and remains observant.