Shloka 2.31.33

लक्ष्मणस्य वनानुगमन-प्रतिज्ञा तथा आयुध-संग्रहः (Lakshmana’s Vow to Follow Rama and the Retrieval of Divine Weapons)

Devanagari script

अहं प्रदातुमिच्छामि यदिदं मामकं धनम्।ब्राह्मणेभ्यस्तपस्विभ्यस्त्वया सह परन्तप।।।।

Transliteration

ahaṃ pradātum icchāmi yad idaṃ māmakaṃ dhanam | brāhmaṇebhyas tapasvibhyas tvayā saha parantapa ||

Translation

I wish to give away this wealth of mine to ascetic brahmins—together with you, O subduer of foes.

Context

Let us give away, O tormentor of enemies (Lakshmana) my belogings to the ascetic brahmins.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• brāhmaṇas
• tapasvins (ascetics)
• dāna (charity, implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma is dāna and detachment: before accepting hardship, Rāma chooses to distribute wealth to worthy ascetics, aligning action with righteousness and truthfulness of intent.

What is the narrative situation?

As departure nears, Rāma plans charitable giving and asks Lakṣmaṇa to assist.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s generosity and renunciant mindset—letting go of possessions without resentment.