Shloka 2.32.27

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

Devanagari script

ततोऽस्य धनमाजह्रुस्सर्वमेवोपजीविनः।।।।स राशिस्सुमहांस्तत्र दर्शनीयो ह्यदृश्यत।

Transliteration

tato 'sya dhanam ājahruḥ sarvam evopajīvinaḥ | sa rāśiḥ sumahāṃs tatra darśanīyo hy adṛśyata ||

Translation

Then the dependents brought all of Rāma’s wealth; there appeared a vast heap of treasure, truly striking to behold.

Context

When all the dependents fetched the entire wealth of Rama, they were pleased to see the great heap of wealth.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• upajīvinaḥ (dependents)
• dhana (wealth/treasure)

FAQs

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

Wealth is portrayed as something to be mobilized for righteous purposes; dharma requires using resources for giving and protection rather than hoarding.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma’s attendants assemble his entire treasure in one place in preparation for distribution.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective loyalty and service—dependents promptly carry out Rāma’s command despite grief.