Shloka 3.74.27

शबरी-आश्रम-प्रवेशः (Rama and Lakshmana at Sabari’s Hermitage)

Devanagari script

देवकार्याणि कुर्वद्भिर्यानीमानि कृतानि वै।पुष्पैःकुवलयैस्सार्धं म्लानत्वं नोपयान्तिवै।।।।

Transliteration

devakāryāṇi kurvadbhir yānīmāni kṛtāni vai |

puṣpaiḥ kuvalayaiḥ sārdhaṁ mlānatvaṁ nopayānti vai ||

Translation

These floral offerings—lotuses and other flowers—arranged for divine worship by those sages have not withered at all.

Context

The flowers including lotuses offered by the sages while worshipping gods have not yet wilted.

Characters & Entities

• Śabarī
• Rāma
• deva (gods)
• puṣpa (flowers)
• kuvalaya (lotus)

FAQs

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

Dharma values devotion expressed through rightful worship (pūjā) and purity of intention; sincere offerings are portrayed as enduring in sanctity.

What is the narrative situation?

Śabarī indicates another wonder of the hermitage: offerings made long ago appear fresh, emphasizing the continuing holiness of the site.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śraddhā (reverent faith) in sacred action: the sages’ worship is treated as potent and lasting, not merely symbolic.