Shloka 3
Lord Rāmacandra’s Charity, Sītā’s Departure, and the Lord’s Return to Vaikuṇṭha
आचार्याय ददौ शेषां यावती भूस्तदन्तरा । मन्यमान इदं कृत्स्नं ब्राह्मणोऽर्हति नि:स्पृह: ॥ ३ ॥
ācāryāya dadau śeṣāṁ yāvatī bhūs tad-antarā manyamāna idaṁ kṛtsnaṁ brāhmaṇo ’rhati niḥspṛhaḥ
Kemudian, dengan menganggap bahawa para brāhmaṇa yang tidak bernafsu duniawi layak memiliki seluruh dunia, Tuhan Rāmacandra menyerahkan kepada sang ācārya seluruh tanah yang masih tersisa di antara timur, barat, utara dan selatan.
FAQs
This verse praises offering one’s remaining wealth—here, land—to the ācārya, affirming that a truly selfless, desireless brāhmaṇa is a worthy recipient.
Because freedom from selfish desire removes exploitation; such a person can accept resources without greed and use them in a dharmic, God-centered way.
Support genuine teachers and spiritual institutions with integrity, and cultivate niḥspṛhatā—giving without expecting recognition or return.