Shloka 2.33.1

त्रयस्त्रिंशः सर्गः — Civic Lament and Rama’s Dutiful Approach to Daśaratha

Devanagari script

दत्त्वा तु सह वैदेह्या ब्राह्मणेभ्यो धनं बहु।जग्मतुः पितरं द्रष्टुं सीतया सह राघवौ।।।।

Transliteration

dattvā tu saha vaidehyā brāhmaṇebhyo dhanaṃ bahu | jagmatuḥ pitaraṃ draṣṭuṃ sītayā saha rāghavau ||

Translation

After giving abundant wealth in charity to the brāhmaṇas, the two Rāghavas—together with Sītā—set out to see their father Daśaratha.

Context

After giving away plenty of wealth to brahmins in charity, Rama and Lakshmana along with Sita set out to see their father, king Dasaratha.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sītā (Vaidehī)
• brāhmaṇas
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown through dāna and social responsibility: before embracing exile, the royal household discharges obligations to the religious and social order through charity.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa, with Sītā, complete acts of giving and then proceed to meet King Daśaratha in the unfolding exile crisis.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s steadiness in dharma—acting properly (charity, decorum, duty) even when personally wronged.