Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 93, Shloka 18
चित्रकूटमार्गवर्णनम्
Bharata’s Army Reaches Chitrakuta and Searches for Rama
अतिमात्रमयं देशो मनोज्ञः प्रतिभाति मे। तापसानां निवासोऽयं व्यक्तं स्वर्गपथो यथा।।2.93.18।।
atimātram ayaṃ deśo manojñaḥ pratibhāti me | tāpasānāṃ nivāso 'yaṃ vyaktaṃ svargapatho yathā ||2.93.18||
यह प्रदेश मुझे अत्यन्त मनोहर प्रतीत होता है। तपस्वियों का निवास होने से यह मानो स्पष्ट ही स्वर्ग-मार्ग के समान जान पड़ता है॥
Being the abode of ascetics, this region looks very charming like the pathway to heaven.
FAQs
Dharma honors tapas (austere spiritual discipline): the presence of ascetics sanctifies a place, showing that righteousness elevates both people and their surroundings.
During the search, Bharata observes the forest-region and recognizes it as a hermitage area, praising its sanctity and beauty.
Reverence for spiritual life—Bharata instinctively values and honors ascetics and the sacredness of their dwelling-places.