Shloka 18
किन्न्वेतन्मेघसङ्काशं पर्वतस्याविदूरत:। वृक्षषण्डमितो भाति परं कौतूहलं हि मे।।1.28.17।।दर्शनीयं मृगाकीर्णं मनोरममतीव च।नानाप्रकारैश्शकुनैर्वल्गुनादैरलङ्कृतम्।।1.28.18।।
darśanīyaṁ mṛgākīrṇaṁ manoramam atīva ca |
nānā-prakāraiḥ śakunair valgu-nādair alaṅkṛtam || 1.28.18 ||
Es hermoso de contemplar, poblado de animales, sumamente encantador, y adornado por aves de muchas clases con sus dulces cantos.
"From this side of the mountain, not faroff from here stand shining and goodlooking trees resembling clouds. It is replete scattered with animals, pleasing to the mind and extremely beautiful. It is adorned with various kinds of birds singing sweetly. What could be this? I am very curious to know.
FAQs
Dharma is harmony with living beings: the verse foregrounds a peaceful ecology (animals, birds, sweetness), implying that righteous spaces foster non-violence and balance.
Continuing his question, Rāma describes the grove’s beauty and life-filled atmosphere to Viśvāmitra, prompting identification of the place.
Sattvic sensitivity: Rāma’s mind responds to gentleness and beauty, showing refinement and receptivity rather than mere martial focus.