Valmiki Ramayana 2.77.3: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 77, Shloka 3
और्ध्वदैहिकक्रिया-शोकविलापः
Obsequies for Daśaratha and the Brothers’ Lament
बास्तिकं बहु शुक्लं च गाश्चापि शतशस्तथा ।
दासीदासं च यानं च वेश्मानि सुमहान्ति च ॥३॥
ब्राह्मणेभ्यो ददौ पुत्रो राज्ञस्तस्यौर्ध्वदैहिकम् ।
bāstikaṃ bahu śuklaṃ ca gāś cāpi śataśas tathā |
dāsīdāsaṃ ca yānaṃ ca veśmāni sumahānti ca ||3||
brāhmaṇebhyo dadau putro rājñas tasyāurdhvadaihikam |
王の来世の安寧を成就する葬送の供養として、王子はバラモンたちに多くの白い山羊、数百の牛、男女の召使い、乗り物、そして広大な邸宅を施した。
At the time of performing the rites pertaining to the other world, Bharata bestowed on brahmins herds of white goats, cows in hundreds, male and female servants and spacious houses and carriages.
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The verse highlights pitṛdharma and dāna: honoring the departed through proper rites and generous giving to brahmins as part of socially sanctioned ritual duty.
During Daśaratha’s post-death observances, Bharata performs ritual gifts—livestock, servants, vehicles, and houses—to brahmins.
Generosity aligned with tradition: Bharata’s readiness to fulfill obligations through prescribed charitable acts.
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