Shloka 3.11.82

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

Devanagari script

तस्येदमाश्रमपदं प्रभावाद्यस्य राक्षसैः।दिगियं दक्षिणा त्रासाद्दृश्यते नोपभुज्यते।।।।

Transliteration

tasyedam āśramapadaṃ prabhāvād yasya rākṣasaiḥ | dig iyaṃ dakṣiṇā trāsād dṛśyate nopabhujyate ||

Translation

This is the site of his hermitage; because of his spiritual power, the demons look toward this southern quarter in fear, yet they cannot prey upon it.

Context

This is his hermitage. On account of his (Agastya's) impact the demons look south but cannot eat the hermits out of fear (for the sage).

Characters & Entities

• Agastya
• Āśrama
• Rākṣasas (demons)
• Dakṣiṇā diś (southern quarter)

FAQs

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

Dharma protects: the ascetic’s tapas functions as a shield for the innocent. Wickedness is restrained not merely by force, but by the moral-spiritual authority of a righteous life.

What is the narrative situation?

The sage explains that Agastya’s hermitage is effectively off-limits to demons, who fear his influence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Agastya’s spiritual potency joined with protective compassion—his righteousness creates safety for others.