Shloka 2.33.17

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

Devanagari script

उद्यानानि परित्यज्य क्षेत्राणि च गृहाणि च।एकदुःखसुखा राममनुगच्छाम धार्मिकम्।।।।

Transliteration

tato gṛhīte duṣprekṣe tv aśobhetāṃ tad āyudhe |

mālā-dāmabhir ābaddhe sītayā samalaṅkṛte ||

Translation

Then, once taken up, the dazzling pair of weapons shone all the more—decorated and adorned by Sītā with garlands and floral strings.

Context

Deserting our gardens, fields and houses and experiencing the same joy and sorrow of the virtuous Rama, we shall follow him.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sītā
• āyudha (weapons)
• garlands (mālā, dāma)

FAQs

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

It highlights dhārmic readiness: sacred duty is approached with reverence and restraint, symbolized by weapons being taken up not for aggression but for righteous protection.

What is the narrative situation?

As preparations for departure unfold, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa take up their weapons, and Sītā adorns them with garlands.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s devoted partnership and auspicious care—she supports the dhārmic path through loving, culturally meaningful gestures.