Shloka 2.32.23

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

Devanagari script

तत स्सपुरुषव्याघ्रस्तद्धनं लक्ष्मणः स्वयम्।।।।यथोक्तं ब्राह्मणेन्द्राणांमददाद्धनदो यथा।

Transliteration

tataḥ sa puruṣavyāghras tad dhanaṃ lakṣmaṇaḥ svayam | yathoktaṃ brāhmaṇendrāṇāṃ dadād dhanado yathā ||

Translation

Then Lakṣmaṇa—tiger among men—personally bestowed that wealth upon the foremost of brāhmaṇas, exactly as instructed, like Kubera himself granting riches.

Context

Thereupon Lakshmana, a tiger among men, personally distributed like Kubera, gifts of riches to all those Indras among brahmins (best of brahmins) in accordance with the instructions of Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• brāhmaṇas
• Kubera (Dhanada)

FAQs

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

Dharma is faithful execution of righteous instruction—charity (dāna) done correctly, to worthy recipients, and in accordance with a moral command.

What is the narrative situation?

Following Rāma’s directions, Lakṣmaṇa distributes wealth to eminent brāhmaṇas, ensuring the giving is orderly and proper.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s obedience, diligence, and generosity—he does not delegate but gives personally.