Shloka 2.32.5

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

Devanagari script

जातरूपमयैर्मुख्यैरङ्गदैः कुण्डलैः शुभैः।सहेमसूत्रैर्मणिभिः केयूरैर्वलयैरपि।।।।अन्यैश्च रत्नैर्बहुभिः काकुत्स्थः प्रत्यपूजयत्।सुयज्ञं स तदोवाच रामस्सीता प्रचोदितः।।।।

Transliteration

jātarūpa-mayair mukhyair aṅgadaiḥ kuṇḍalaiḥ śubhaiḥ |

sa-hema-sūtrair maṇibhiḥ keyūraiḥ valayair api ||

anyaiś ca ratnair bahubhiḥ kākutsthaḥ pratyapūjayat |

suyajñaṃ sa tadovāca rāmaḥ sītā-pracoditaḥ ||

Translation

With excellent ornaments of pure gold—armlets, auspicious earrings, gem-set adornments with golden chains, upper-arm bands, bracelets and rings—and with many other jewels besides, Rāma of the Kakutstha line duly honored Suyajña. Then, urged by Sītā, Rāma spoke to him.

Context

Rama, scion of the Kakutstha dynasty, worshipped Suyajna with a collection of golden ornaments such as ear-rings, anklets, armlets, bracelets and many other ornaments of precious stones. Then urged by Sita, Rama said to him:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Suyajña
• Kakutstha dynasty
• Golden ornaments
• Jewels (ratna)
• Armlets (aṅgada)
• Earrings (kuṇḍala)
• Neck/chain (hema-sūtra)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring worthy persons with appropriate gifts; respect (pūjā/sammāna) is expressed through thoughtful giving, not mere display.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma ceremonially honors Suyajña with valuable ornaments and jewels; Sītā then prompts Rāma to speak further about giving.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s generosity and propriety in hospitality, along with Sītā’s supportive role in dhārmic charity.