Shloka 3.11.89

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

Devanagari script

अत्र देवास्सगन्धर्वास्सिद्धाश्च परमर्षयः।अगस्त्यं नियताहारं सततं पर्युपासते।।।।

Transliteration

atra devāḥ sagandharvāḥ siddhāś ca paramarṣayaḥ | agastyaṃ niyatāhāraṃ satataṃ paryupāsate ||

Translation

Here the gods with the Gandharvas, the Siddhas, and the highest sages continually attend upon Agastya, who is disciplined in his food and conduct.

Context

The gods along with gandharvas, siddhas and great sages always serve Agastya, observing discipine in their food habits.

Characters & Entities

• Agastya
• Devas
• Gandharvas
• Siddhas
• Paramarishis

FAQs

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

True spiritual authority rests on discipline and purity; even celestial beings honour a sage whose life embodies restraint and righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama describes the sanctity of Agastya’s abode and the exalted beings who serve him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-control (niyama), especially restraint in food and habits, presented as a foundation for spiritual power and respect.