Shloka 2.32.10

द्वात्रिंशस्सर्गः — Gifts to Suyajna and the Brahmins; Trijata’s Petition and Rama’s Charity

Devanagari script

नाग श्शत्रुञ्जयो नाम मातुलोऽयं ददौ मम।तं ते गजसहस्रेण ददामि द्विजसत्तम।।।।

Transliteration

nāgaḥ śatruñjayo nāma mātulo 'yaṃ dadau mama | taṃ te gajasahasreṇa dadāmi dvijasattama ||

Translation

O best of brahmins, my maternal uncle gave me this elephant named Śatruñjaya; I now give it to you, together with a thousand elephants.

Context

I am gifting you, O best among brahmins! a thousand elephants including Satrunjaya an elephant my maternal uncle had given me.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Suyajña
• Śatruñjaya (elephant)
• mātula (maternal uncle)
• gaja (elephants)

FAQs

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

Dharma is practiced as dāna and honouring the worthy: wealth and prized possessions are treated as instruments for righteous giving, especially before a major life-transition.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma gives significant gifts—specifically an elephant named Śatruñjaya and many more elephants—to a respected brahmin recipient in the Suyajña episode.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Generosity and detachment—Rāma parts with valued royal assets without clinging, consistent with the ethic of renunciation.