Shloka 2.32.35

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

Devanagari script

स राजपुत्रमासाद्य त्रिजटो वाक्यमब्रवीत्।।2.32.34।।निर्धनो बहुपुत्रोऽस्मि राजपुत्र महायशः।उञ्छवृत्तिर्वने नित्यं प्रत्यवेक्षस्व मामिति।।2.32.35।।

Transliteration

sa rājaputram āsādya trijaṭo vākyam abravīt || (2.32.34) nirdhano bahuputro ’smi rājaputra mahāyaśaḥ | uñchavṛttir vane nityaṁ pratyavekṣasva mām iti || (2.32.35)

Translation

Approaching the prince, Trijaṭa spoke: “I am poor and have many children, O Rajaputra of great renown. Ever in the forest I live by gleaning what remains; look upon me with compassion and take thought of me.”

Context

Trijata approached Rama and said O illustrious prince I am a destitute and have many children. I am living in the forest by collecting leftover grains. Look at me.

Characters & Entities

• Trijaṭa
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Repetition underscores the legitimacy of truthful pleading and the expectation that the righteous respond to suffering.

What is the narrative situation?

A repeated transmission of Trijaṭa’s request appears in this recension, reinforcing his petition to Rama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Persistence joined with humility; the petitioner continues respectfully without aggression.