पञ्चाप्सरो-सरः कथनम् तथा अगस्त्याश्रममार्गनिर्देशः
Panchapsara Lake Account and Directions to Agastya
अत्र देवास्सगन्धर्वास्सिद्धाश्च परमर्षयः।अगस्त्यं नियताहारं सततं पर्युपासते।।।।
atra devāḥ sagandharvāḥ siddhāś ca paramarṣayaḥ | agastyaṃ niyatāhāraṃ satataṃ paryupāsate ||
Tại đây, chư Thiên cùng các Gandharva, các Siddha và những bậc đại thánh tối thượng luôn thường xuyên hầu cận Agastya—bậc tiết chế trong ẩm thực và oai nghi.
The gods along with gandharvas, siddhas and great sages always serve Agastya, observing discipine in their food habits.
True spiritual authority rests on discipline and purity; even celestial beings honour a sage whose life embodies restraint and righteousness.
Rama describes the sanctity of Agastya’s abode and the exalted beings who serve him.
Self-control (niyama), especially restraint in food and habits, presented as a foundation for spiritual power and respect.