Shloka 11
Cyavana’s Reconciliation with Indra; Tīrtha-Indexing at Ārcīka-parvata and Yamunā
Chapter 125
सुकन्यया सहारण्ये विजहारानुकूलया । तस्यैतद् द्विजसंघुष्टं सरो राजन् प्रकाशते
Lomaśa uvāca: Sukanyayā sahāraṇye vijahārānukūlayā | tasyaitad dvijasaṅghuṣṭaṃ saro rājan prakāśate ||
لوماش نے کہا—سُکنیا، جو موافق مزاج اور پتی ورتا تھی، اس کے ساتھ چَیون رشی جنگل میں ویہار کرنے لگا۔ اے راجن، پرندوں کی آوازوں سے گونجتا یہ تالاب اسی کا ہے، اور اسی کی تپسیا کی روشنی سے دمکتا ہے۔
लोगमश उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic balance: after resolving conflict and restoring order, the sage returns to a disciplined, legitimate enjoyment of life with a devoted spouse, in a sanctified natural setting—suggesting that peace and harmony follow restraint and right conduct.
Lomaśa points out a particular lake to the king (Yudhiṣṭhira in the broader frame) and explains that it is associated with the sage Cyavana, who, together with Sukanyā, lived and enjoyed in the forest; the lake is described as shining and echoing with birdsong.