Shloka 3.11.93

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

Devanagari script

यक्षत्वममरत्वं च राज्यानि विविधानि च।अत्र देवाः प्रयच्छन्ति भूतैराराधिताश्शुभैः।।।।

Transliteration

yakṣatvam amaratvaṃ ca rājyāni vividhāni ca | atra devāḥ prayacchanti bhūtair ārādhitāḥ śubhaiḥ ||

Translation

Here the gods—pleased by the worship of benevolent beings—grant the state of Yakṣa-hood, even immortality among the gods, and various kinds of sovereignty and kingdoms.

Context

Worshipped by benevolent beings, the gods here bestow on them the status of demi-gods or of the immortals or several kinds of kingdoms.

Characters & Entities

• Devas
• Yakshatva
• Amaratva
• Rajya (kingdoms)
• Bhutas (beings)

FAQs

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

Right worship and benevolent conduct are portrayed as generating auspicious results; divine boons follow ethical devotion rather than selfishness.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama describes the spiritual ‘reward structure’ of the sacred region—how gods grant boons to worthy worshippers.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śubhatā (benevolence) and devotion aligned with Dharma, which attract divine grace.