Shloka 4.27.12

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

Devanagari script

प्रागुदक्प्रवणे देशे गुहा साधु भविष्यति।पश्चाच्चैवोन्नता सौम्य निवातेयं भविष्यति4.27.12।।

Transliteration

prāg-udak-pravaṇe deśe guhā sādhu bhaviṣyati | paścāc caivonnatā saumya nivātā iyaṃ bhaviṣyati ||

Translation

O gentle one, the cave will be well placed on ground that slopes to the east and north; and on the western side it rises higher—thus this spot will be sheltered from fierce winds.

Context

'O good-natured Lakshmana! the descending path on the north-eastern side of the cave and elevation on the the west is auspicious.This place is protected from rain water and from strong wind.

Characters & Entities

• guhā (cave)
• directions (east, north, west)

FAQs

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

Dharma is sustained by foresight: arranging a safe, suitable residence enables one to maintain vows and duties without unnecessary hardship.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa evaluates the terrain around the cave, noting auspicious and practical features (slope, elevation, wind-shelter).

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Careful stewardship—protecting the conditions needed for righteous perseverance.