Shloka 3.12.10

अगस्त्याश्रमप्रवेशः तथा दिव्यायुधप्रदानम् (Entry into Agastya’s Hermitage and the Gift of Divine Weapons)

Devanagari script

दिष्ट्या रामश्चिरस्याद्य द्रष्टुं मां समुपागतः।।।।मनसा काङ्क्षितं ह्यस्य मयाप्यागमनं प्रति।

Transliteration

diṣṭyā rāmaś cirasyādya draṣṭuṃ māṃ samupāgataḥ | manasā kāṅkṣitaṃ hy asya mayāpy āgamanaṃ prati ||

Translation

By good fortune, Rāma has come today—after a long time—to see me. Indeed, I too had been longing in my heart for his coming.

Context

It is good fortune that Rama has come here after a long time to see me. I was longing for his arrival.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Agastya (implied speaker)

FAQs

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

Dharma of hospitality and righteous affection: a sage rejoices in the arrival of a virtuous guest and speaks truthfully of his heartfelt regard.

What is the narrative situation?

Within Agastya’s hermitage episode, the sage expresses joy and long-standing anticipation at Rama’s arrival.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Warmth and sincerity (satya of feeling and speech): the sage openly acknowledges his genuine longing and goodwill.