Shloka 2.32.8

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

Devanagari script

अङ्गदानि विचित्राणि केयूराणि शुभानि च।प्रयच्छति सखे तुभ्यं भार्यायै गच्छती वनम्।।।।

Transliteration

aṅgadāni vicitrāṇi keyūrāṇi śubhāni ca | prayacchati sakhe tubhyaṃ bhāryāyai gacchatī vanam ||

Translation

O friend, as Sītā departs for the forest, she offers through you wonderfully wrought and auspicious ornaments—armlets and bracelets—to be given to your wife.

Context

Sita is departing for the forest and offers your wife her armlets, wonderful and elegant bracelets.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (Vaidehī)
• forest (vana)
• armlets (aṅgada)
• bracelets/arm-ornaments (keyūra)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as tyāga (selfless giving) and detachment: even at the moment of hardship, Sītā relinquishes luxury and converts personal wealth into a gesture of goodwill and social harmony.

What is the narrative situation?

On the eve of exile, Sītā prepares to leave Ayodhyā for the forest and distributes valuable ornaments, sending gifts to others rather than clinging to palace life.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s vairāgya (detachment) and generosity—her calm willingness to part with treasured possessions as she embraces the forest life.