Shloka 3.12.4

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

Devanagari script

ते वयं वनमत्युग्रं प्रविष्टाः पितृशासनात्।द्रष्टुमिच्छामहे सर्वे भगवन्तं निवेद्यताम्।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā mahā-tejāḥ samastaṃ tad varāyudham | datvā rāmāya bhagavān agastyaḥ punar abravīt ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, the radiant lord Agastya bestowed upon Rāma all those excellent weapons, and then spoke again.

Context

By the command of our father, we have entered this dense forest and desire to see the divine sire. Please report.

Characters & Entities

• Agastya
• Rāma
• divine weapons (varāyudha)

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported through rightful transmission: sages empower righteous rulers/warriors so that protection of society is sustained.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrator summarizes Agastya’s act of gifting the complete set of weapons to Rāma, concluding the exchange.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Agastya’s benevolent guidance and Rāma’s worthiness to receive sacred instruments of protection.