Shloka 3.11.80

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

Devanagari script

अगस्त्य इति विख्यातो लोके स्वेनैव कर्मणा।आश्रमो दृश्यते तस्य परिश्रान्तश्रमापहः।।।।

Transliteration

agastya iti vikhyāto loke svenaiva karmaṇā | āśramo dṛśyate tasya pariśrāntaśramāpahaḥ ||

Translation

He is renowned in the world as Agastya by his own deeds; now his hermitage comes into view—a refuge that dispels the weariness of the weary.

Context

Here is the hermitage of Agastya, well-known in the world for his deeds- a place of rest for those tired with hard work.

Characters & Entities

• Agastya
• Āśrama (hermitage)
• Sage Dharmabhṛt
• Rama
• Lakshmana

FAQs

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

True renown rests on karma grounded in dharma: Agastya’s fame is not inherited but earned through deeds that protect and restore others—making his āśrama a moral refuge.

What is the narrative situation?

The sage identifies the visible hermitage as Agastya’s and characterizes it as a restorative place for travelers and ascetics.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Agastya’s compassionate power—his spiritual practice benefits others by offering safety and relief.