Shloka 4.50.35

ऋक्षबिलप्रवेशः — Entry into the Rikshabilam Cave

Devanagari script

अगरूणां च दिव्यानां चन्दनानां च संञ्चायान्।शुचीन्यभ्यवहार्याणि मूलानि च फलानि च।।।।

Transliteration

agarūṇāṃ ca divyānāṃ candanānāṃ ca sañcayān |

śucīnyabhyavahāryāṇi mūlāni ca phalāni ca ||

Translation

They beheld heaps of divine agaru (aloeswood) and sandalwood, along with pure roots and fruits fit for eating.

Context

There they noticed a wonderful collection of incense and sandal, tasty and pure eatables, roots and fruits;

Characters & Entities

• Agaru
• Candana
• Rikshabila

FAQs

What items did the Vanaras discover inside the cave?

The Vanaras discovered heaps of divine Agaru (incense/aloeswood) and Sandalwood, as well as pure roots and fruits suitable for eating.

Why are the food items described as 'shuchi' (pure)?

The term 'shuchi' implies that the roots and fruits were not only physically clean but also ritually pure and safe for the Vanaras to consume during their search for Sita, distinguishing them from wild or poisonous vegetation.