Shloka 10
शबरी-आश्रम-प्रवेशः
Rama and Lakshmana at Sabari’s Hermitage
रामेण तापसी पृष्टा सा सिद्धा सिद्धसम्मता।शशंस शबरी वृद्धा रामाय प्रत्युपस्थिता।।।।
rāmeṇa tāpasī pṛṣṭā sā siddhā siddha-sammatā | śaśaṁsa śabarī vृद्धā rāmāya pratyupasthitā ||
Interrogada por Rama, a asceta Śabarī—realizada e venerada pelos siddhas—pôs-se diante dele; e a velha Śabarī respondeu, falando a Rama.
When Rama asked Sabari who was an old, accomplished ascetic adored by siddhas, she stood in front and replied :
FAQs
Dharma honors spiritual merit over social status: Śabarī’s recognized attainment shows that righteousness and devotion are accessible through sincere practice.
Rama meets Śabarī; upon his question, she respectfully stands before him and begins her response.
Śabarī’s humility and readiness to serve—approaching Rama with reverence and truthful speech.