Shloka 43
सीताया वनानुगमननिश्चयः
Sita’s Resolve to Accompany Rama to the Forest
ब्राह्मणेभ्यश्च रत्नानि भिक्षुकेभ्यश्च भोजनम्।देहि चाशंसमानेभ्य स्सन्त्वरस्व च मा चिरम्।।2.30.43।।
brāhmaṇebhyaś ca ratnāni bhikṣukebhyaś ca bhojanam |
dehi cāśaṃsamānebhyaḥ santvarasva ca mā ciram ||2.30.43||
Berikan permata kepada para brāhmaṇa, dan makanan kepada para pengemis suci; berilah juga kepada mereka yang memerlukan—segeralah, hiburkan mereka, dan jangan berlengah lama.
Having heard her husband, the glorious and broad-minded Sita was delighted with her desires fulfiled. She made preparations to gift away her wealth including jewels to the virtuous.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē ayōdhyākāṇḍē triṅśassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the thirtieth sarga of Ayodhyakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.
FAQs
It teaches dāna (charitable giving) as dharma, especially at moments of transition: wealth should support the needy and religious dependents, aligning action with righteousness and detachment.
As exile preparations begin, Rāma directs Sītā to distribute valuables and food in charity before leaving royal life.
Detachment and generosity—using possessions ethically rather than clinging to them when entering a life of austerity.