Verse 16·VR 2.108.16

दान सम्वनना ह्य् एते ग्रन्था मेधाविभिः कृताः | यजस्व देहि दीक्षस्व तपः तप्यस्व सम्त्यज || २-१०८-१६

sa na asti param ity eva kuru buddhim mahaa mate | pratyakSham yat tad aatiShTha parokSham pR^iShThataH kuru || 2-108-17

Translation

"Perform sacrifices, distribute gifts, consecrate yourselves, practise ansterity and renunciation' - These writings are composed by learned men for the sake of inducing others to give."

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Jabali Tries to Persuade Rama to Accept the Kingdom

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