Shloka 3.7.18

सुतीक्ष्णाश्रमप्रवेशः — Entry into Sutikshna’s Hermitage

Devanagari script

इममाश्रममागम्य मृगसङ्घा महायशः।अहत्वा प्रतिगच्छन्ति लोभयित्वाऽकुतोभयाः।।3.7.18।।

Transliteration

imam āśramam āgamya mṛga-saṅghā mahā-yaśaḥ |

ahatvā pratigacchanti lobhayitvā akuto-bhayāḥ || 3.7.18 ||

Translation

“O renowned one, herds of deer come to this hermitage without fear; after playfully enticing the residents, they depart again without harming anyone.”

Context

O illustrious Rama, herds of animals visit this place fearlessly, enticing the inmates and (then) go back without harming any one.

Characters & Entities

• Sūtīkṣṇa
• Rāma
• āśrama (hermitage)
• mṛga-saṅgha (herds of deer/animals)

FAQs

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

Ahimsa and trust as fruits of dharma: where ascetic life is pure, even wild creatures become fearless and non-violent.

What is the narrative situation?

Sūtīkṣṇa describes the hermitage’s peaceful ecology, highlighting the absence of hostility among beings there.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The āśrama community’s gentleness and harmlessness, creating an environment of safety.