Shloka 12
Agastya’s Encounter with Ilvala and Vātāpi; Dāna, Progeny, and the Renown of Agastya-Āśrama
सा प्रीता बहुमानाच्च पतिं पर्यचरत् तदा । अगस्त्यश्न परां प्रीतिं भार्यायामचरत् प्रभु:,लोपामुद्रा बड़ी ही प्रसन्नता और विशेष आदरके साथ पतिदेवकी सेवा करने लगी। शक्तिशाली महर्षि अगस्त्यजी भी अपनी पत्नीपर बड़ा प्रेम रखते थे
sā prītā bahumānāc ca patiṁ paryacarat tadā | agastyaś ca parāṁ prītiṁ bhāryāyām acarat prabhuḥ ||
彼女は喜び、深い敬意に満たされて、そのとき夫に仕え奉った。すると力ある聖仙アガスティヤもまた、妻に対してこの上ない愛情を示した。
लोगश उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse presents an ethical ideal of household life: a wife’s service arises from joy and respect, while the husband responds with genuine affection. Dharma here is not one-sided duty but mutual regard that sustains harmony.
Lopāmudrā, pleased and honoring her husband, attends upon Agastya. Agastya, though a powerful ascetic, reciprocates by showing great love toward her, indicating a balanced marital relationship.