Shloka 2.32.9

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

Devanagari script

पर्यङ्कमग्य्रास्तरणं नानारत्नविभूषितम्।तमपीच्छति वैदेही प्रतिष्ठापयितुं त्वयि।।।।

Transliteration

paryaṅkam agyrāstaraṇaṃ nānāratnavibhūṣitam | tam apīcchati vaidehī pratiṣṭhāpayituṃ tvayi ||

Translation

Vaidehī also wishes that a couch—covered with an exquisite spread and adorned with many kinds of gems—be entrusted to you and placed in your keeping.

Context

Sita also wishes to give away a couch with an exquisite cover, encrusted with a variety of precious stones.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (Vaidehī)
• couch/bed (paryaṅka)
• gem-adorned furnishing

FAQs

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

The verse highlights aparigraha—refusing possessiveness. Sītā treats luxury as non-essential and ensures it is responsibly transferred rather than hoarded.

What is the narrative situation?

As preparations for forest-exile proceed, Sītā arranges for palace furnishings and valuables to be entrusted or given away.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Orderly renunciation: Sītā’s practical wisdom in letting go of comforts while maintaining dignity and social responsibility.