Shloka 29
ऐङ्गुदं बदरीमिश्रं पिण्याकं दर्भसंस्तरे।न्यस्य रामस्सदुःखार्तो रुदन्वचनमब्रवीत्।।।।
aiṅgudaṃ badarīmiśraṃ piṇyākaṃ darbhasaṃstare | nyasya rāmaḥ sa duḥkhārto rudan vacanam abravīt ||
Auf ein Lager aus darbha-Gras legte er die kugelförmigen Opfergaben aus iṅgudī-Mark, mit badarī-Frucht vermengt; und Rāma, von Kummer gepeinigt, sprach unter Tränen.
Placing the balls of ingudi pulp mixed with badari fruit on a spread of darbha grass, Rama, was overcome with grief and weeping, said:
FAQs
Dharma is maintained through correct rites and sincere intent: even with limited forest resources, offerings are prepared and placed properly, showing that righteousness adapts without abandoning duty.
Rāma sets down the food-offerings on darbha grass as part of the funerary rite and prepares to address his father.
Integrity in mourning: Rāma’s grief is real, yet he continues the ritual responsibilities with care.