Shloka 2.31.34

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

Devanagari script

वसन्तीह दृढं भक्त्या गुरुषु द्विजसत्तमाः।तेषामपि च मे भूयस्सर्वेषाञ्चोपजीविनाम्।।।।

Transliteration

vasantīha dṛḍhaṃ bhaktyā guruṣu dvijasattamāḥ | teṣām api ca me bhūyaḥ sarveṣāṃ copajīvinām ||

Translation

Here dwell the best of brahmins, firmly devoted to their teachers; and there are also many others who depend upon me for their livelihood.

Context

Here live the best of brahmins who are deeply devoted to their teachers along with those who are dependent on me for their livelihood.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• dvijas (brahmins)
• gurus (teachers)
• upajīvins (dependents)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes responsibility toward spiritual communities and dependents—truthfully recognizing social obligations before withdrawing into exile.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma explains why he must distribute wealth: many brahmins and dependents rely on his support.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s conscientiousness—he does not abandon obligations even when personally wronged.