Shloka 3.12.31

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वा फलैर्मूलैः पुष्पैरन्यैश्च राघवम्।। ।।पूजयित्वा यथाकामं पुनरेव ततोऽब्रवीत्।

Transliteration

rājā sarvasya lokasya dharmacārī mahārathaḥ | pūjanīyaś ca mānyaś ca bhavān prāptaḥ priyātithiḥ ||

Translation

You are the king of all the worlds, a follower of Dharma, a great chariot-warrior, worthy of worship and honor; you have come to me as a beloved guest.

Context

Having said this to Rama, (the sage) honoured him by offering fruits, roots, flowers and other things as desired. He then said to Rama once again:

Characters & Entities

• Agastya
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Atithi-dharma and recognition of rajadharma: the righteous guest is honored, and true kingship is defined by dharma rather than power.

What is the narrative situation?

Sage Agastya welcomes Rāma in the forest hermitage and praises his dharmic stature while receiving him as a guest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s dharma-centered kingship and Agastya’s hospitality and discernment.