Shloka 17

Devanagari script

अयमेवाश्रमो राम गुणवान्रम्यतामिह।ऋषिसङ्घानुचरितस्सदा मूलफलैर्युतः।।3.7.17।।

Transliteration

ayam evāśramo rāma guṇavān ramyatām iha |

ṛṣi-saṅghānucaritaḥ sadā mūla-phalair yutaḥ || 3.7.17 ||

Translation

ஓ ராமா! இதுவே சிறப்புமிக்க ஆசிரமம்; நீ இங்கே இனிது தங்குவாயாக. இது ரிஷி கூட்டங்களால் உலாவப்பட்டதும், எப்போதும் கிழங்கும் கனியும் நிறைந்ததும் ஆகும்.

Word by Word

अयम्this

एवindeed/only

आश्रमःhermitage

रामO Rāma

गुणवान्virtuous/excellent

रम्यताम्enjoy (it)

इहhere

ऋषिसङ्घानुचरितःfrequented by hosts of sages

सदाalways

मूलफलैःwith roots and fruits

युतःendowed (with)

Context

O Rama! this is a salubrious hermitage where hosts of sages live and which is full of roots and fruits, you may enjoy yourself here.

Characters & Entities

Sūtīkṣṇa

Rāma

āśrama (hermitage)

Ṛ

ṛṣi-saṅgha (assemblies of sages)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Hospitality and support of the righteous: the āśrama tradition sustains dharma by offering safe, simple living aligned with non-violence and contentment.

What is the narrative situation?

Sūtīkṣṇa invites Rāma to stay, describing the hermitage’s virtues and its ascetic community.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sage-like generosity and care—offering resources and refuge without attachment.