Shloka 3.15.2

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

Devanagari script

आगताः स्म यथोद्दिष्टममुं देशं महर्षिणा।अयं पञ्चवटीदेशस्सौम्य पुष्पितपादपः।।।।

Transliteration

idaṃ puṇyam idaṃ medhyam idaṃ bahumṛgadvijam | iha vatsyāma saumitre sārdham etena pakṣiṇā ||

Translation

This place is sacred; this place is fit for rites; this place abounds in animals and birds. Here, O Saumitra, we shall dwell—together with this bird (Jaṭāyu).

Context

O handsome one, following the directions of the great sage, we have arrived at Panchavati, a place full of blossoming trees.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitra)
• Jaṭāyu
• Pañcavaṭī (implied setting)

FAQs

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

Dharma is choosing a dwelling aligned with purity and right conduct, and accepting righteous companionship—Jaṭāyu’s presence signals protection and moral alliance.

What is the narrative situation?

Having assessed the region, Rāma decides to settle there and states they will live there with Jaṭāyu.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Judiciousness and commitment to sacred living—Rāma prioritizes a place suitable for ritual purity and peaceful life.