Valmiki Ramayana 2.36.4 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 36, Shloka 4

अयोध्याकाण्डे षट्त्रिंशः सर्गः

Daśaratha’s orders for Rama’s escort; Kaikeyi’s fear; the Asamañjasa precedent

Devanagari script

ये चैनमुपजीवन्ति रमते यैश्च वीर्यतः।तेषां बहुविधं दत्त्वा तानप्यत्र नियोजय ।।।।

Transliteration

ye cainam upajīvanti ramate yaiś ca vīryataḥ | teṣāṃ bahuvidhaṃ dattvā tān apy atra niyojaya ||

Translation

また、彼に仕えて生計を立てていた者たち、そして彼が勇ましく戯れていた若者たちには、さまざまな贈り物を与え、ここでも（随行の者として）任じなさい。

Word by Word

• āyudhāni: weapons
• āyudhāni: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: āyudha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Napumsaka, Nominative (1st), Plural

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (सम्बन्धः)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: Conjunction (समुच्चयबोधक अव्यय)

• mukhyāni: chief, principal
• mukhyāni: Karta (कर्ता/qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: mukhya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Napumsaka, Nominative, Plural; qualifies āyudhāni

• nāgarāḥ: citizens
• nāgarāḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: nāgara (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Puṃliṅga, Nominative, Plural

• śakaṭāni: carts
• śakaṭāni: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: śakaṭa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Napumsaka, Nominative, Plural

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (सम्बन्धः)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: Conjunction (समुच्चयबोधक अव्यय)

• anugacchantu: let (them) follow
• anugacchantu: Kriya (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: anu + gam (धातु)
• Form: Imperative (लोट्), Parasmaipada, 3rd person, Plural; with upasarga anu-

• kākutstham: Kākutstha (Rama)
• kākutstham: Karma (कर्म/object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kākutstha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Puṃliṅga, Accusative (2nd), Singular

• vyādhāḥ: hunters
• vyādhāḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vyādha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Puṃliṅga, Nominative, Plural

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (सम्बन्धः)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: Conjunction (समुच्चयबोधक अव्यय)

• āraṇya-gocarāḥ: ranging in the forest
• āraṇya-gocarāḥ: Karta (कर्ता/qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: āraṇya (प्रातिपदिक) + gocara (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Tatpuruṣa: āraṇye gocaraḥ; Puṃliṅga, Nominative, Plural; qualifies vyādhāḥ

Context

Bestow immense wealth on those who depended on Rama for their living and on the gallant youths with whom he used to sport. Send them along with the entourage.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma as responsibility toward dependents: those sustained by a leader should not be abandoned; they are to be supported with gifts and rightful placement.

What is the narrative situation?

Arrangements are being made regarding who should accompany or be assigned in connection with Rāma, including those tied to him by service and companionship.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protective kingship and generosity—ensuring livelihoods and honoring loyal associates through appropriate support.