Shloka 3.13.10

पञ्चवटी-निर्देशः (Agastya Directs Rama to Panchavati)

Devanagari script

धन्योऽस्म्यनुगृहीतोऽस्मि यस्य मे मुनिपुङ्गवः।गुणैस्सभ्रातृभार्यस्य वरदः परितुष्यति।।।।

Transliteration

dhanyo ’smy anugṛhīto ’smi yasya me munipuṅgavaḥ | guṇaiḥ sa-bhrātṛ-bhāryasya varadaḥ parituṣyati ||

Translation

“I am blessed; I am truly favored—since this great sage, bestower of boons, is pleased with the virtues of me, together with my brother and my wife.”

Context

I consider myself blessed and favoured by a great sage like you, bestower of boons as you have been pleased with me, my brother and my life.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Agastya
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Humility before spiritual excellence: Rāma treats the sage’s approval as grace, not entitlement, aligning with dharma of modesty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma responds to Agastya’s welcome by expressing that the family is blessed to gain the sage’s satisfaction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gratitude and humility—Rāma acknowledges the sage’s moral-spiritual authority.