Shloka 3.11.84
पञ्चाप्सरो-सरः कथनम् तथा अगस्त्याश्रममार्गनिर्देशः (Panchapsara Lake Account and Directions to Agastya)
नाम्ना चेयं भगवतो दक्षिणा दिक्प्रदक्षिणा।प्रथिता त्रिषु लोकेषु दुर्धर्षा क्रूरकर्मभिः।।।।
nāmnā ceyaṃ bhagavato dakṣiṇā dikpradakṣiṇā | prathitā triṣu lokeṣu durdharṣā krūrakarmabhiḥ ||
This southern quarter, made auspicious by the Blessed Sage, became renowned in the three worlds and proved unassailable to those of cruel deeds.
The southern side favourable to the people was famous by the name Agastya in the three worlds and stood unassailable to the demons.
Dharma sanctifies space: when holiness is established, even a feared region becomes auspicious and protected, resisting exploitation by the cruel.
The sage explains the widespread fame of Agastya’s southern domain and its security against violent forces.
Agastya’s beneficent guardianship—his presence makes the south ‘pradakṣiṇā,’ i.e., fit and safe for righteous living.