Shloka 3.13.11

पञ्चवटी-निर्देशः (Agastya Directs Rama to Panchavati)

Devanagari script

किन्तु व्यादिश मे देशं सोदकं बहुकाननम्।यत्राश्रमपदं कृत्वा वसेयं निरतस्सुखम्।।।।

Transliteration

kintu vyādiśa me deśaṃ sodakaṃ bahukānanam | yatrāśramapadaṃ kṛtvā vaseyaṃ nirataḥ sukham ||

Translation

“But please direct me to a region with water and abundant woodland, where, having established a hermitage, I may dwell steadily and peacefully.”

Context

Direct me to a place with water and dense forest where we can build an ashram and live happily.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Agastya
• āśrama (hermitage)

FAQs

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

Seeking counsel from the wise: dharma includes acting under proper guidance, especially when choosing a place to live and practice righteous conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma asks Agastya to indicate a suitable location—watered and forested—where they can set up a hermitage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and humility: Rāma does not presume; he requests direction from a realized sage.