Shloka 3.13.6

पञ्चवटी-निर्देशः (Agastya Directs Rama to Panchavati)

Devanagari script

शतह्रदानां लोलत्वं शस्त्राणां तीक्ष्णतां तथा।गरूडानिलयोश्शैघ्र्यमनुगच्छन्ति योषितः।।।।

Transliteration

tau tu tenābhyanujñātau kṛtapādābhivandanau | tad āśramāt pañcavaṭīṃ jagmatuḥ sītayā saha ||

Translation

Permitted by him, the two—having bowed in reverence at his feet—departed that hermitage and went to Pañcavaṭī together with Sītā.

Context

Women are fickle like lightning, sharp like weapons and fast like Garuda or thewind-god.

Characters & Entities

• Agastya
• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Sita
• Panchavati
• hermitage (ashrama)

FAQs

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

Proper conduct toward spiritual authorities: seeking permission and offering reverence before undertaking the next duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama and Lakshmana, with Sita, depart Agastya’s ashram for Panchavati.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and disciplined etiquette (ācāra) in transitions and departures.