Shloka 2.36.7

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

Devanagari script

धान्यकोशश्च यः कश्चिद्धनकोशश्च मामकः।तौ राममनुगच्छेतां वसन्तं निर्जने वने।।।।

Transliteration

dhānyakośaś ca yaḥ kaś cid dhanakośaś ca māmakaḥ | tau rāmam anugacchetāṃ vasantaṃ nirjane vane ||

Translation

Whatever stores of grain and whatever treasury are mine—let both follow Rāma, as he dwells in the lonely forest.

Context

Let the entire contents of my granary and treasury follow Rama wherever he lives in the desolate forest.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• forest (vana)
• granary (dhānyakośa)
• treasury (dhanakośa)

FAQs

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

It highlights the dharmic obligation of care and support for one undertaking hardship—resources should be used to uphold duty and wellbeing, not merely to display power.

What is the narrative situation?

Plans are being made regarding how Rāma will live in the forest; the verse speaks of sending wealth and provisions after him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Administrative responsibility and foresight—ensuring that a righteous course (exile) is practically sustained.