Shloka 3.7.17

सुतीक्ष्णाश्रमप्रवेशः — Entry into Sutikshna’s Hermitage

Devanagari script

अयमेवाश्रमो राम गुणवान्रम्यतामिह।ऋषिसङ्घानुचरितस्सदा मूलफलैर्युतः।।3.7.17।।

Transliteration

ayam evāśramo rāma guṇavān ramyatām iha |

ṛṣi-saṅghānucaritaḥ sadā mūla-phalair yutaḥ || 3.7.17 ||

Translation

“O Rāma, this very hermitage is excellent—pleasant to dwell in—frequented by companies of sages, and always supplied with roots and fruits.”

Context

O Rama! this is a salubrious hermitage where hosts of sages live and which is full of roots and fruits, you may enjoy yourself here.

Characters & Entities

• Sūtīkṣṇa
• Rāma
• āśrama (hermitage)
• ṛṣi-saṅgha (assemblies of sages)
• mūla-phalāni (roots and fruits)

FAQs

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

Hospitality and support of the righteous: the āśrama tradition sustains dharma by offering safe, simple living aligned with non-violence and contentment.

What is the narrative situation?

Sūtīkṣṇa invites Rāma to stay, describing the hermitage’s virtues and its ascetic community.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sage-like generosity and care—offering resources and refuge without attachment.