Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 103, Shloka 21
पिण्डदानदर्शनम्
The Queens Behold Rama’s Śrāddha Offering
यथा रामे तथा तस्मिन्सर्वा ववृतिरे स्त्रियः।वृत्तिं दशरथाज्जाते लक्ष्मणे शुभलक्षणे।।2.103.21।।
yathā rāme tathā tasmin sarvā vavṛtire striyaḥ | vṛttiṃ daśarathāj jāte lakṣmaṇe śubhalakṣaṇe ||
Así como a Rāma, del mismo modo todas las reinas trataron a Lakṣmaṇa—hijo de Daśaratha, adornado con signos auspiciosos—con igual cariño y respeto.
All the queens treated Lakshmana, born of Dasaratha and endowed with auspicious qualities, with the same love as they did to Rama.
FAQs
It underscores impartial familial dharma: love and respect are extended according to virtue and relationship, not rivalry—supporting harmony within the royal household.
In the hermitage meeting, the queens’ attitude toward Lakshmana mirrors their attitude toward Rama.
Lakshmana’s auspicious character and worthiness of equal respect; the queens’ fairness and maternal inclusivity.