Shloka 7
पञ्चाप्सरो-सरः कथनम् तथा अगस्त्याश्रममार्गनिर्देशः
Panchapsara Lake Account and Directions to Agastya
प्रसन्नसलिले रम्ये तस्मिन्सरसि शुश्रुवे।गीतवादित्रनिर्घोषो न तु कश्चन दृश्यते।।।।
prasannasalile ramye tasmin sarasi śuśruve | gītavāditranirghoṣo na tu kaścana dṛśyate ||
प्रसन्नसलिले रम्ये तस्मिन् सरसि गीतवादित्रनिर्घोषः शुश्रुवे, न तु कश्चन दृश्यते॥
In that lake of clear waters they heard the sounds of songs and musical instruments, while there were none around.
FAQs
Dharma is shown as restraint and discernment: hearing alluring sounds without seeing their source suggests the need for vigilance in the forest and careful judgment before acting.
In the wilderness, they come upon a beautiful lake where music is heard though no visible performers are present.
Prudence (viveka): thesight does not confirm what hearing suggests, prompting cautious, dharma-aligned conduct.