Shloka 2.45.22

अयोध्यावासिजनानुरागः — The People and Brahmins Follow Rama toward Exile

Devanagari script

वाजपेयसमुत्थानि छत्राण्येतानि पश्य नः।पृष्ठतोऽनुप्रयातानि मेघानिव जलात्यये।।।।

Transliteration

vājapeya-samutthāni chatrāṇy etāni paśya naḥ |

pṛṣṭhato ’nuprayātāni meghān iva jalātyaye ||

Translation

Look at these umbrellas obtained through the Vājapeya sacrifice: they are coming along behind us, like clouds at the end of the rainy season.

Context

See these umbrellas acquired by us while performing Vajapeya sacrifice are following you like the clouds at the end of the rainy season.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Vājapeya sacrifice
• umbrellas (chatra)
• clouds (megha) (simile)

FAQs

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

Merit and resources gained through righteous rites are offered in service of dharma: the brahmins present their ritual-acquired symbols as support for Rama in adversity.

What is the narrative situation?

Brahmins, still accompanying Rama, draw his attention to their umbrellas—tokens associated with their sacrificial achievements—moving with them.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The brahmins’ generosity and steadfast backing of Rama’s righteous persona.