Shloka 2.36.8

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

Devanagari script

यजन् पुण्येषु देशेषु विसृजं श्चाप्तदक्षिणाः।ऋषिभिश्च समागम्य प्रवत्स्यति सुखं वने।।।।

Transliteration

yajan puṇyeṣu deśeṣu visṛjaṃś cāptadakṣiṇāḥ | ṛṣibhiś ca samāgamya pravatsyati sukhaṃ vane ||

Translation

Performing yajñas in holy lands, bestowing the fitting dakṣiṇā, and meeting with the ṛṣis, he will dwell happily in the forest.

Context

Performing sacrifices in the holy places and liberally giving appropriate gifts, Rama will live happily in the forest in the company of sages.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• holy places (puṇya-deśa)
• sages (ṛṣi)
• sacrifice (yajña)
• forest (vana)

FAQs

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

Dharma is presented as sustained by yajña (sacred duty), dāna (right giving), and ṛṣi-saṅga (guidance of the wise)—spiritual practice remains central even in exile.

What is the narrative situation?

The verse depicts an idealized vision of Rāma’s forest life: ritual duty, generosity, and companionship with sages.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Piety and generosity—Rāma’s adherence to sacred duty and proper giving (dakṣiṇā) despite hardship.