Shloka 2.32.40

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

Devanagari script

उवाच स ततो रामस्तं गार्ग्यमभिसान्त्वयन्।मन्युर्न खलु कर्तव्यः परिहासो ह्ययं मम।।।।

Transliteration

uvāca sa tato rāmas taṃ gārgyam abhisāntvayan |

manyur na khalu kartavyaḥ parihāso hy ayaṃ mama ||

Translation

Then Rāma, consoling that Gārgya, said: “You should not be angry; this was only my jest.”

Context

Afterwards Rama sought to placate Trijata, that descendant of Ganga, saying: This was a joke. Do not be angry.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Gārgya

FAQs

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

Dharma here is restraint in emotion and reconciliation: anger should be checked, and misunderstandings should be resolved through gentle speech.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma notices that the brāhmaṇa/ṛṣi Gārgya has been provoked or offended, and he pacifies him by clarifying that it was only a joke.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s courtesy and emotional intelligence—he quickly consoles the offended person and prevents conflict.