Shloka 3.12.32

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

Devanagari script

इदं दिव्यं महच्चापं हेमरत्नविभूषितम्।।।।वैष्णवं पुरुषव्याघ्र निर्मितं विश्वकर्मणा।अमोघस्सूर्यसङ्काशो ब्रह्मदत्तश्शरोत्तमः।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā phalair mūlaiḥ puṣpair anyaiś ca rāghavam | pūjayitvā yathākāmaṃ punar eva tato 'bravīt ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, he honored Rāghava with fruits, roots, flowers, and other offerings as desired; then afterward he addressed him again.

Context

O! best among men ! this divine bow studded with gold and gems belongs to Visnu and designed by Visvakarma. This excellent, unfailing arrow, bright like the Sun, was given to me by Brahma.

Characters & Entities

• Agastya
• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

Atithi-satkāra (honoring guests): dharma is practiced through concrete acts of care—offering what is available in the forest with sincerity.

What is the narrative situation?

Agastya completes the formal reception of Rāma with offerings and then continues speaking, leading into the gifting of divine weapons.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Agastya’s generosity and proper hermitage etiquette; Rāma’s acceptability as a dharmic guest.