Shloka 2.32.12

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

Devanagari script

अथ भ्रातरमव्यग्रं प्रियं रामः प्रियंवदः।सौमित्रिं तमुवाचेदं ब्रह्मेव त्रिदशेश्वरम्।।।।

Transliteration

atha bhrātaram avyagraṃ priyaṃ rāmaḥ priyaṃvadaḥ | saumitriṃ tam uvācedaṃ brahmeva tridaśeśvaram ||

Translation

Then sweet-speaking Rāma, calm and unhurried, spoke these words to his beloved brother Saumitri—like Brahmā addressing the lord of the gods.

Context

Sweet-tongued Rama calmly said to his brother (Lakshmana) like Brahmaaddressing Indra:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitri)
• Brahmā
• Indra (Tridaśeśvara)

FAQs

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

Dharma of speech and leadership: authority is exercised without agitation, using measured and benevolent words—an ideal of righteous governance and counsel.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration introduces Rāma’s calm address to Lakshmaṇa, elevating the moment through a comparison to Brahmā speaking to Indra.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Composure and gracious communication—Rāma’s steadiness under pressure models maryādā (propriety) and self-control.