Shloka 3.13.7

पञ्चवटी-निर्देशः (Agastya Directs Rama to Panchavati)

Devanagari script

इयं तु भवतो भार्या दोषैरेतैर्विवर्जिता।श्लाघ्या च व्यपदेश्या च यथा देवी ह्यरुन्धती।।।।

Transliteration

gṛhītacāpau tu narādhipātmajau viṣaktatūṇau samareṣv akātarau | yathopadiṣṭena pathā maharṣiṇā prajagmatuḥ pañcavaṭīṃ samāhitau ||

Translation

The two princes, sons of the king—bows in hand, quivers fastened, fearless in battle—went with steady focus to Pañcavaṭī by the path instructed by the great ṛṣi.

Context

Your wife is free from such blemishes. She is praiseworthy and worthy of mention as an example just like the revered Arundhati.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Agastya (maharshi)
• Panchavati
• bows
• quivers

FAQs

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

Dharma as disciplined readiness: righteous protectors remain vigilant and composed, even while following peaceful, sage-given guidance.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration summarizes Rama and Lakshmana’s armed yet composed journey to Panchavati, completing the sarga’s movement.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage without agitation—fearlessness (abhaya) joined with composure (samādhāna).