Shloka 2.116.20

तपस्विनाम् औत्सुक्यं राक्षसत्रासश्च (Ascetics’ Anxiety and the Fear of Rakshasas)

Devanagari script

बहुमूलफलं चित्रमविदूरादितो वनम्।पुराणाश्रममेवाहं श्रयिष्ये सगणः पुनः।।2.116.20।।

Transliteration

bahumūlaphalaṁ citram avidūrād ito vanam |

purāṇāśramam evāhaṁ śrayiṣye sagaṇaḥ punaḥ ||2.116.20||

Translation

Not far from here is a lovely forest rich in roots and fruits; there I shall again take refuge in an ancient hermitage, together with my companions.

Context

Not very far from here stands an ancient ashram in a lovely forest abounding in roots and fruits and I with my companions will seek shelter there.

Characters & Entities

• vana (forest)
• purāṇāśrama (ancient hermitage)
• gaṇa (companions/group)

FAQs

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

Dharma is maintained by choosing conditions that allow righteous living; relocation is framed as a practical step to preserve spiritual discipline and truthful ritual life.

What is the narrative situation?

The leader identifies a nearby forest with an old hermitage as the new place of residence for the group.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Foresight and stewardship: the leader plans for the welfare of the whole community (sagaṇaḥ) while keeping their sacred aims intact.