Shloka 3.15.10

पञ्चवटी-निवासः (Settlement at Pañcavaṭī and Construction of the Hermitage)

Devanagari script

अयं देशस्समश्रीमान् पुष्पितैस्तरुभिर्वृतः।इहाऽश्रमपदं सौम्य यथावत्कर्तुमर्हसि।।।।

Transliteration

ayaṃ deśassamaśrīmān puṣpitaistarubhirvṛtaḥ | ihā'śramapadaṃ saumya yathāvatkartumarhasi ||

Translation

This land is level and fair, encircled by trees in blossom. O gentle one, it is fitting that you establish the hermitage here in the proper manner.

Context

This place is level, surrounded by beautiful trees in full bloom. O handsome one, you may build the hermitage here.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Panchavati

FAQs

Who is being addressed as 'Saumya' in this verse?

Rama addresses his brother Lakshmana as 'Saumya' (gentle one), instructing him to build their hermitage.

What criteria did Rama use to select the site for the Ashram?

Rama selected the site based on its evenness (sama), beauty (shriman), and the presence of blossoming trees (pushpitaih tarubhih).