Shloka 4.27.11

प्रस्रवणगिरिवासवर्णनम् (Residence on Mount Prasravana; Counsel during the Rains)

Devanagari script

इयं च नलिनी रम्या फ़ुल्लपङ्कजमण्डिता।नातिदूरे गुहायानौ भविष्यति नृपात्मज4.27.11।।

Transliteration

iyaṃ ca nalinī ramyā phulla-paṅkaja-maṇḍitā | nātidūre guhāyā nau bhaviṣyati nṛpātmaja ||

Translation

O prince, this lovely lotus-pond, adorned with fully blossomed lotuses, lies not far from the cave and will be convenient for us.

Context

'O prince! this pond with lotus creeper and lotuses in full bloom is endearing. It is located not far from the cave.

Characters & Entities

• guhā (cave)
• nalinī (lotus-pond)
• paṅkaja (lotus)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes mindful simplicity: choosing a modest, suitable place with basic resources supports disciplined living and sustained commitment to one’s vow.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa points out nearby natural features (a lotus-pond) that make the cave-area practical for their stay.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical wisdom (yukti): attending to necessities without abandoning austerity.