Shloka 3.15.12

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

Devanagari script

यथातख्यातमगस्त्येन मुनिना भावितात्मना।इयं गोदावरी रम्या पुष्पितैस्तरुभिर्वृता।।।।हंसकारण्डवाकीर्णा चक्रवाकोपशोभिता।

Transliteration

āgatāḥ sma yathoddiṣṭam amuṃ deśaṃ maharṣiṇā | ayaṃ pañcavaṭīdeśaḥ saumya puṣpitapādapaḥ ||

Translation

O gentle one, as the great sage directed, we have reached this place—this is Pañcavaṭī, a region adorned with trees in full bloom.

Context

As said by the self-realised soul, sage Agastya, this Godavari is beautiful, surrounded by trees with flowers in bloom, filled with flocks of swans, ducks and ruddy geese.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Pañcavaṭī
• Mahārṣi (Agastya, implied by context)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is shown as disciplined obedience to wise guidance: Rāma follows the instruction of a great sage and proceeds without arrogance, treating counsel as a moral compass.

What is the narrative situation?

During the forest exile, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa reach Pañcavaṭī, the intended settlement area indicated by the sage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s humility and truthfulness in action—he aligns his journey with the sage’s directive and acknowledges it plainly.