Shloka 5.33.26
हनूमत्सीतासंवादः (Hanumān–Sītā Dialogue and Identity Verification)
स विहायोत्तरीयाणि महार्हाणि महायशाः।।।।विसृज्य मनसा राज्यं जनन्यै मां समादिशत्।
sa vihāyottarīyāṇi mahārhāṇi mahāyaśāḥ |
visṛjya manasā rājyaṃ jananyai māṃ samādiśat ||
That highly renowned Rama cast off his costly upper garments; renouncing the kingdom in his heart, he instructed me to attend upon his mother.
"Having given up the kingdom voluntarily, Rama, a highly renowned king cast off his luxurious upper garments and asked me to take care of his mother.
Tyāga aligned with duty: Rama renounces external signs of royalty and prioritizes filial responsibility—ensuring his mother is cared for amid upheaval.
As Rama prepares to accept exile, he abandons royal attire and arranges household duties, instructing care for his mother.
Detachment and responsible compassion: renouncing power without neglecting obligations to family.