Shloka 3.15.19

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

Devanagari script

इदं पुण्यमिदं मेध्यमिदं बहुमृगद्विजम्।इह वत्स्याम सौमित्रे सार्धमेतेन पक्षिणा।।।।

Transliteration

sālaiḥ tālaiḥ tamālaiś ca kharjūrapanasāmrakaiḥ | nīvārais timiśaiś caiva punnāgaiś copaśobhitāḥ || 3.15.16 ||

cūtair aśokais tilakaiś campakaiḥ ketakair api | puṣpagulmalatopetais tais tais tarubhir āvṛtāḥ || 3.15.17 ||

candanaiḥ spandanaiḥ nīpaiḥ parṇāsair likucair api | dhavāśvakarṇakhadiraiḥ śamīkiṃśukapāṭalaiḥ || 3.15.18 ||

Translation

This record repeats the same flora-description block (3.15.16–3.15.18), listing the many trees and plants that cover and beautify the Pañcavaṭī area.

Context

This is a holy place fit for sacrifice. There are many animals and birds here.Hence we will reside here with Jatayu.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Pañcavaṭī region
• forest flora (multiple species as listed in 3.15.16)

FAQs

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

Dharma remains the cultivation of a pure, restrained life supported by a harmonious environment; the repetition underscores the suitability of the place for righteous dwelling.

What is the narrative situation?

The dataset repeats the flora block, a known possibility in recensional transmission and verse-number handling.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Consistency and discernment—choosing a stable, nourishing setting for dharmic life in exile.