Shloka 3.11.86

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

Devanagari script

मार्गं निरोद्धुं निरतो भास्करस्याचलोत्तमः।निदेशं पालयन्यस्य विन्ध्यशैला न वर्धते।।3.11.85।।अयं दीर्घायुषस्तस्य लोके विश्रुतकर्मणः।अगस्त्यस्याश्रम श्रीमान्विनीतजनसेवितः।।3.11.86।।

Transliteration

ayaṃ dīrghāyuṣas tasya loke viśrutakarmaṇaḥ | agastyasyāśramaḥ śrīmān vinītajanasevitaḥ ||

Translation

This is the splendid hermitage of Agastya—long-lived and renowned in the world for his deeds—attended by humble, disciplined people.

Context

This is the hermitage of the longlived Agastya who is renowned for his deeds and is served by humble people. The great mountain Vindhya that was growing incessantly and obstructing the path of the Sun stopped growing any more in obedience to Agastya's words.

Characters & Entities

• Agastya
• Āśrama (hermitage)
• Vinīta jana (humble attendants/disciples)

FAQs

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

Dharma is sustained through seva and vinaya: a righteous teacher’s abode thrives with disciplined service, and fame is grounded in truthful, beneficial action rather than display.

What is the narrative situation?

The sage concludes by pointing out Agastya’s hermitage and describing its glory and the respectful community that serves there.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Agastya’s exemplary life (viśruta-karma) and the attendants’ humility—showing a dharmic community built on service and self-restraint.