Shloka 2.103.21

पिण्डदानदर्शनम् — The Queens Behold Rama’s Śrāddha Offering

Devanagari script

यथा रामे तथा तस्मिन्सर्वा ववृतिरे स्त्रियः।वृत्तिं दशरथाज्जाते लक्ष्मणे शुभलक्षणे।।2.103.21।।

Transliteration

yathā rāme tathā tasmin sarvā vavṛtire striyaḥ | vṛttiṃ daśarathāj jāte lakṣmaṇe śubhalakṣaṇe ||

Translation

Just as they did with Rāma, so too all the queens treated Lakṣmaṇa—Daśaratha’s son, marked by auspicious signs—with the same affection and regard.

Context

All the queens treated Lakshmana, born of Dasaratha and endowed with auspicious qualities, with the same love as they did to Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Dasaratha
• the queens

FAQs

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

It underscores impartial familial dharma: love and respect are extended according to virtue and relationship, not rivalry—supporting harmony within the royal household.

What is the narrative situation?

In the hermitage meeting, the queens’ attitude toward Lakshmana mirrors their attitude toward Rama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakshmana’s auspicious character and worthiness of equal respect; the queens’ fairness and maternal inclusivity.