Shloka 3.15.11

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

Devanagari script

इयमादित्यसङ्काशैः पद्मैस्सुरभिगन्धिभिः।अदूरे दृश्यते रम्या पद्मिनी पद्मशोभिता।।।।

Transliteration

iyamādityasaṅkāśaiḥ padmaiḥ surabhigandhibhiḥ | adūre dṛśyate ramyā padminī padmaśobhitā ||

Translation

Here, not far away, a delightful lotus pond is seen, adorned with fragrant lotuses that shine with the radiance of the sun.

Context

There, not very far, is a beautiful lotus-tank shining like the Sun, fragrant with lotuses.

Characters & Entities

• Panchavati
• Aditya
• Padmini

FAQs

Who is speaking this verse and what is the context?

Sri Rama is speaking to Lakshmana, pointing out the natural beauty of the location selected for their hermitage in Panchavati.

What metaphor is used to describe the lotuses in this verse?

The lotuses are compared to the Sun (Aditya) in their brilliance (Adityasankashaih), highlighting their radiant beauty.