Shloka 2.37.32

अयोध्याकाण्डे सर्गः ३७ — चीरधारणं, सीतासंकल्पः, वसिष्ठोपदेशः (Bark-Robe Episode and Vasistha’s Admonition)

Devanagari script

तत्त्वया पुत्रगर्धिन्या पुत्रस्य कृतमप्रियम्।लोके हि स न विद्येत यो न राममनुव्रतः।।2.37.32।।

Transliteration

khanitra-piṭake cobhe samānayata gacchataḥ | caturdaśa vane vāsaṁ varṣāṇi vasato mama || 2.37.5 ||

Translation

As I depart to dwell in the forest for fourteen years, bring me also those two items—a digging tool and a basket.

Context

Therefore, by greedily guarding your son's interest you are doing him harm. There is none in this world who will not follow Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• forest (vana)
• khanitra (digging tool)
• piṭaka (basket)
• fourteen years

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as practical discipline: accepting hardship with readiness and arranging only what is necessary for a life of simplicity.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma, preparing for exile, asks for minimal tools needed for forest subsistence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-reliance and austerity—contentment with minimal possessions.