Shloka 7
पम्पा-ऋष्यमूक-मार्गोपदेशः
Guidance to Pampa and Rishyamuka; counsel to befriend Sugriva
सर्वकालफला यत्र पादपास्तु मधुस्रवाः।।3.73.7।।सर्वे च ऋतवस्तत्र वने चैत्ररथे यथा।
sarva-kāla-phalā yatra pādapās tu madhu-sravāḥ | sarve ca ṛtavas tatra vane caitrarathe yathā ||
അവിടെ എല്ലാ കാലത്തും ഫലം തരുന്ന, മധു ചൊരിയുന്ന വൃക്ഷങ്ങളുണ്ട്; അവിടെ എല്ലാ ഋതുക്കളും ഒരുമിച്ചു നിലകൊള്ളുന്നതുപോലെ—കുബേരന്റെ ചൈത്രരഥ വനത്തെപ്പോലെ.
The trees in that garden with fruits of all seasons drip honey. Like the Chaitraratha garden (of Kubera), it bears fruits of all seasons.
FAQs
Dharma is supported by providence: the righteous path is not merely harsh; nature itself can become sustaining, enabling continued adherence to duty.
Kabandha describes a miraculous grove on the route, emphasizing its abundance and timeless seasonal beauty.
Endurance with discernment: the brothers may accept what is rightly available (forest fruits) while maintaining their higher purpose.