Shloka 2.36.33

अयोध्याकाण्डे षट्त्रिंशः सर्गः — Daśaratha’s orders for Rama’s escort; Kaikeyi’s fear; the Asamañjasa precedent

Devanagari script

अनुव्रजिष्याम्यहमद्य रामंराज्यं परित्यज्य सुखं धनं च।सहैव राज्ञा भरतेन च त्वंयथासुखं भुङ्क्ष्व चिराय राज्यम्।।।।

Transliteration

anuvrajiṣyāmy aham adya rāmaṃ rājyaṃ parityajya sukhaṃ dhanaṃ ca | sahaiva rājñā bharatena ca tvaṃ yathāsukhaṃ bhuṅkṣva cirāya rājyam ||

Translation

Forsaking this kingdom—its comforts and its wealth—I shall follow Rāma today. You, together with King Bharata, may enjoy the kingship at your pleasure for a long time.

Context

Abandoning this kingdom, these comforts and this wealth, I shall follow Rama. Enjoy the kingdom for a long time happily along with king Bharata.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē ayōdhyākāṇḍē ṣaṭtriṅśassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the thirtysixth sarga of Ayodhyakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Kaikeyī
• Bharata
• Kingdom (rājya)

FAQs

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

Dharma is loyalty to righteousness over power: Daśaratha declares he would abandon sovereignty rather than abandon the righteous son who is being wronged.

What is the narrative situation?

In the confrontation with Kaikeyī, Daśaratha expresses a desperate resolve to go with Rāma, leaving the throne to Bharata under Kaikeyī’s influence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s attachment and allegiance to Rāma’s dharmic worth, valuing the person of virtue over the possession of rule.