Shloka 2
पञ्चवटी-निर्देशः
Agastya Directs Rama to Panchavati
अध्वश्रमेण वां खेदो बाधते प्रचुरश्रमः।व्यक्तमुत्कण्ठते वापि मैथिली जनकात्मजा।।।।
adhvaśrameṇa vāṃ khedo bādhate pracuraśramaḥ | vyaktam utkaṇṭhate cāpi maithilī janakātmajā ||
A fadiga do caminho—tornada pesada por grande esforço—aflige-vos a ambos; e é claro que Maithilī, filha de Janaka, também anseia (por descanso).
Both of you are tired due to the journey. It is evident that Sita, daughter of Janaka, is anxious (to rest).
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Dharma includes compassion and appropriate care for travelers—recognizing fatigue and responding with hospitality and rest.
Agastya observes the travelers’ exhaustion and notes Sītā’s evident need for relief, setting up counsel about where they should stay.
Agastya’s empathy and attentiveness—traits central to ṛṣi-dharma and āśrama-hospitality.