Shloka 3.13.5

पञ्चवटी-निर्देशः (Agastya Directs Rama to Panchavati)

Devanagari script

एषा हि प्रकृतिः स्त्रीणामासृष्टे रघुनन्दन।समस्थमनुरज्यान्ति विषमस्थं त्यजन्ति च।।।।

Transliteration

agastyenaivam uktas tu rāmaḥ saumitriṇā saha | satkṛtyāmantrayāmāsa tam ṛṣiṃ satyavādinam ||

Translation

Thus instructed by Agastya, Rama—together with Saumitrī (Lakṣmaṇa)—honoured that sage, devoted to truth, and then took respectful leave of him.

Context

O Rama, the delight of the Raghu dynasty! from the beginning of the creation women, by nature, keep the husband company when all goes well and give them up when hard times come.

Characters & Entities

• Agastya
• Rama
• Lakshmana (Saumitri)
• sage (ṛṣi)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes reverence to truth-speaking sages: instruction is received with humility, gratitude, and proper leave-taking.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving directions, Rama and Lakshmana formally honour Agastya and depart.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s courtesy and humility (vinaya), and Agastya’s satya (truthfulness).