Shloka 29
ऋक्षबिलप्रवेशः
Entry into the Rikshabilam Cave
जातरूपमयैर्मत्स्यैर्महद्भिश्च सकच्छपैः।।।।नळिनीस्तत्र ददृशुः प्रसन्नसलिलावृताः।
jātarūpamayair matsyair mahadbhiś ca sakacchapaiḥ॥4.50.29॥
naḷinīs tatra dadṛśuḥ prasannasalilāvṛtāḥ |
Di sana mereka melihat kolam-kolam teratai yang airnya jernih dan tenang; di dalamnya berenang ikan-ikan seolah-olah diperbuat daripada emas, bersama kura-kura besar.
There they saw golden fishes and huge tortoises in the pellucid water of the tank filled with lotus creepers.
FAQs
Dharma is suggested through restraint: even amid mesmerizing sights, one should remain truthful to one’s purpose and commitments.
The vanaras continue observing marvels in the hidden realm, including clear lotus waters with golden-looking fish and large tortoises.
Steadiness and vigilance—marvels should not weaken resolve or delay duty.