Shloka 3.13.9

पञ्चवटी-निर्देशः (Agastya Directs Rama to Panchavati)

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्समुनिना राघवस्संयताञ्जलिः।उवाच प्रश्रितं वाक्यमृषिं दीप्तमिवानलम्।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktaḥ sa muninā rāghavaḥ saṃyatāñjaliḥ | uvāca praśritaṃ vākyam ṛṣiṃ dīptam ivānalam ||

Translation

Thus addressed by the sage, Rāghava (Rāma), with palms joined in reverence, replied in humble words to the ṛṣi who blazed like fire.

Context

Thus addressed, Rama held his palms together and said politely to the sage shining like fire:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Sage (muni/ṛṣi)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is reverence and disciplined speech: even a powerful kṣatriya upholds truth and righteousness through humility, respectful bodily conduct (añjali), and courteous words toward spiritual elders.

What is the narrative situation?

After being praised/addressed by a forest sage, Rāma prepares to respond, showing ritual respect and speaking politely.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vinaya (humility) and maryādā (propriety): Rāma’s strength is paired with self-control and respect for ascetics.