Shloka 2.33.25

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

Devanagari script

तृणमांस फलादानां देशं व्यालमृगद्विजम्।।2.33.24।।प्रपद्यतां हि कैकेयी सपुत्रा सह बान्धवैः।राघवेण वने सर्वे वयं वत्स्याम निर्वृताः।।2.33.25।।

Transliteration

prapadyatāṃ hi kaikeyī saputrā saha bāndhavaiḥ |

rāghaveṇa vane sarve vayaṃ vatsyāma nirvṛtāḥ ||2.33.25||

Translation

Let Kaikeyī, together with her son and her kinsmen, take possession of that land; as for us, we shall all dwell in the forest with Rāghava, content and at peace.

Context

Let Kaikeyi along with her son and her relatives acquire that country which will be inhabited by birds and animals living on grass, fruits, and flesh. Withdrawn, we shall happily live in the forest along with Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Kaikeyī
• Rāghava
• Vana (forest)

FAQs

How does this verse reflect dharma in the Ayodhya episode?

It shows steadfast adherence to righteous duty: the speaker accepts loss of kingdom without bitterness and chooses to accompany Rāma to the forest, valuing loyalty and moral order over power.

Where is satya (truthfulness) implied in this statement?

Satya appears as unwavering commitment to Rāma’s chosen path and to the reality of exile: rather than contesting events with deceit or intrigue, the speaker embraces a truthful, transparent course—living with Rāma in the forest.