Shloka 1.1.95

श्रीमद्रामायणकथासङ्क्षेपः / The Ramayana in Synopsis (Narada’s Summary to Valmiki)

Devanagari script

अश्वमेधशतैरिष्ट्वा तथा बहुसुवर्णकै: ।।1.1.94।।गवां कोट्ययुतं दत्वा ब्रह्मलोकं प्रयास्यति ।असंख्येयं धनं दत्वा ब्राह्मणेभ्यो महायशा: ।।1.1.95।।

Transliteration

asaṅkhyeyaṃ dhanaṃ datvā brāhmaṇebhyo mahāyaśāḥ ||

Translation

The greatly renowned one, having given immeasurable wealth to the brāhmaṇas, thus proceeds toward the dharmic culmination of his life.

Context

Highly renowned Rama, having satisfied the gods with the performance of a hundred of aswamedhas and many suvarnakas bestowing hundreds of thousands of cows and immense wealth on the brahmins, will return to Brahmaloka.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• brāhmaṇas

FAQs

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

Dharma emphasizes generosity as a royal duty: wealth is to be shared in a principled way, supporting learning and sacred responsibilities.

What is the narrative situation?

This line continues the summary of Rāma’s largesse (dāna) associated with his sacrificial life and dharmic completion.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Magnanimity—Rāma’s willingness to give without measure, reinforcing dharmic social support.