Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 33, Shloka 26
हनूमत्सीतासंवादः
Hanumān–Sītā Dialogue and Identity Verification
स विहायोत्तरीयाणि महार्हाणि महायशाः।।।।विसृज्य मनसा राज्यं जनन्यै मां समादिशत्।
sa vihāyottarīyāṇi mahārhāṇi mahāyaśāḥ |
visṛjya manasā rājyaṃ jananyai māṃ samādiśat ||
Ang lubhang tanyag na si Rama ay iniwan ang kaniyang mamahaling balabal; at sa puso’y tinalikuran ang kaharian, at inutusan niya akong maglingkod sa kaniyang ina.
"Having given up the kingdom voluntarily, Rama, a highly renowned king cast off his luxurious upper garments and asked me to take care of his mother.
FAQs
Tyāga aligned with duty: Rama renounces external signs of royalty and prioritizes filial responsibility—ensuring his mother is cared for amid upheaval.
As Rama prepares to accept exile, he abandons royal attire and arranges household duties, instructing care for his mother.
Detachment and responsible compassion: renouncing power without neglecting obligations to family.