batch.motif.hindu-ramayana-griffith-gutenberg-l14506-l14679
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record_id: batch.motif.hindu-ramayana-griffith-gutenberg-l14506-l14679
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
passage_locator:
label: Canto XVIII. The Sentence. / Canto XXII. Lakshman Calmed. / Canto XXVIII.
The Dangers Of The Wood. / Canto XXX. The Triumph Of Love.; lines 14506-14679
start: '14506'
end: '14679'
translation: The Ramayan of Valmiki
notes: Generated from OpenAI Batch run motif-extraction-2026-04-28-high-priority;
human review required.
canonical_text:
quote: ''
summary: Sita grieves at Rama's earlier refusal and clings to him. Rama consoles
her, agrees that she may accompany him to the forest, and explains that he must
obey his father's command and uphold duty. He tells Sita to distribute wealth,
garments, jewels, vehicles, beds, and other possessions to Brahmans, mendicants,
and followers. Sita joyfully prepares to give the wealth away. Lakshman then asks
Rama to let him accompany the couple into the forest, offering to go ahead with
his bow and declaring that heaven, immortality, and rule over the three worlds
are worthless without Rama. Rama praises Lakshman but asks him instead to protect
Kaushalya and Sumitra, since Dasaratha is overwhelmed and Kaikeyi and Bharata
may neglect them.
language: English
quote_policy: summarized
literal_observations:
- id: obs:1
text: Sita cries out in anguish, clings to Rama's neck, weeps, and is described
as fainting or senseless from grief.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: obs:2
text: Rama embraces Sita and speaks comforting words to revive her.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: obs:3
text: Rama says he would not purchase heaven at the cost of Sita's suffering and
agrees that she may dwell with him in the forest.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: obs:4
text: Rama states that his father's command, oath, and the claims of truth require
him to go to the forest.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:5
text: Rama teaches that father, mother, and holy guide should be obeyed and revered
above other rites or offerings.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:6
text: Rama instructs Sita to give food to mendicants and distribute treasures, attire,
jewels, ornaments, beds, cars, and other goods.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: obs:7
text: Sita, realizing Rama has approved her going with him, joyfully prepares to
give away their wealth.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:8
text: Lakshman hears the conversation, becomes emotionally distressed, presses Rama's
feet, and asks to accompany Rama and Sita into the woods.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: obs:9
text: Lakshman says he will take his bow and go before Rama on the forest path.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: obs:10
text: Lakshman declares that heaven, immortality, and rule over the three worlds
are not desirable to him if Rama is away.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: obs:11
text: Rama praises Lakshman as dear, virtuous, faithful, brother, and friend.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: obs:12
text: Rama asks who will provide for Kaushalya and guard Sumitra if Lakshman leaves
with him.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: obs:13
text: Rama says Dasaratha is captive in passion's chain and that Kaikeyi has won
imperial power for her son.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: obs:14
text: Rama urges Lakshman to protect his honored mother and serve those he should
revere.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
figures:
- id: fig:1
name_or_label: Sita
description: Rama's wife, daughter of Videha's king and Janak's line, who grieves,
is consoled, and is allowed to accompany Rama to the forest.
role_refs:
- role:1
- role:2
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:2
- ev:5
- id: fig:2
name_or_label: Rama
description: The hero and son of Raghu who must obey his father's command, accepts
Sita's wish to accompany him, orders wealth distributed, and responds to Lakshman's
request.
role_refs:
- role:3
- role:4
- role:5
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:3
- ev:4
- ev:7
- ev:8
- id: fig:3
name_or_label: Lakshman
description: Rama's brother who asks to accompany Rama and Sita into the forest
with his bow and is asked instead to protect the mothers.
role_refs:
- role:6
- role:7
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- ev:7
- ev:8
- id: fig:4
name_or_label: Kaushalya
description: Rama's honored mother, whom Rama says needs protection and comfort
if he departs.
role_refs:
- role:8
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:8
- id: fig:5
name_or_label: Sumitra
description: A good mother figure whom Rama says Lakshman should guard.
role_refs:
- role:8
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: fig:6
name_or_label: Dasaratha
description: The lord of earth and Rama's father, described by Rama as captive in
passion's chain.
role_refs:
- role:9
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:8
- id: fig:7
name_or_label: Kaikeyi
description: A proud queen, called Asvapati's daughter, who has won imperial power
for her son and is expected not to heed rival queens' need.
role_refs:
- role:10
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: fig:8
name_or_label: Bharat
description: Kaikeyi's son, described as ruler of the land by her side.
role_refs:
- role:11
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: fig:9
name_or_label: Mendicants and Brahmans
description: Recipients whom Rama tells Sita to feed and give treasures and precious
things.
role_refs:
- role:12
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
roles:
- id: role:1
label: grieving wife
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: Sita laments, clings to Rama, weeps, and is overcome by sorrow.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: role:2
label: approved forest companion
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: Rama accepts that Sita will accompany him to Dandaka's wild and pursue duty
with him.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: role:3
label: dutiful son
assigned_to:
- fig:2
basis: Rama says his father's command, oath, and truth compel him and that parents
and holy guide must be obeyed.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: role:4
label: forest-bound hero
assigned_to:
- fig:2
basis: Rama will go to Dandaka's wild and take up woodland life.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:3
- id: role:5
label: household renouncer and distributor
assigned_to:
- fig:2
basis: Rama instructs Sita to distribute food, treasures, jewels, beds, cars, and
other possessions.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: role:6
label: loyal younger brother
assigned_to:
- fig:3
basis: Lakshman begs to accompany Rama and values no world or immortality apart
from him.
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: role:7
label: requested protector of mothers
assigned_to:
- fig:3
basis: Rama asks Lakshman to protect Kaushalya and Sumitra in his absence.
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:8
- id: role:8
label: vulnerable mother
assigned_to:
- fig:4
- fig:5
basis: Rama says Kaushalya and Sumitra require provision, guarding, and protection
from neglect.
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:8
- id: role:9
label: commanding father and impaired king
assigned_to:
- fig:6
basis: Rama's departure follows his father's command, while Dasaratha is described
as captive in passion's chain.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:8
- id: role:10
label: rival queen with political power
assigned_to:
- fig:7
basis: Kaikeyi has won imperial power for her son and is expected not to heed rival
queens' distress.
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: role:11
label: beneficiary ruler
assigned_to:
- fig:8
basis: Bharat is described as ruler of the land by Queen Kaikeyi's side.
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: role:12
label: religious recipients of gifts
assigned_to:
- fig:9
basis: Rama directs that food and precious goods be given to mendicants and Brahmans.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
symbols:
- id: sym:1
label: Dandaka forest or wild
literal_form: forest wilderness where Rama, Sita, and possibly Lakshman will dwell
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:3
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:6
- id: sym:2
label: bow
literal_form: Lakshman's bow, to be carried before Rama on the forest path
associated_figures:
- fig:3
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: sym:3
label: distributed wealth
literal_form: food, treasures, attire, gems, ornaments, toys, beds, and cars given
away before departure
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:9
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:5
- id: sym:4
label: father, mother, and holy guide as triple world
literal_form: the three revered authorities whom Rama says comprise the triple world
associated_figures:
- fig:2
- fig:6
- fig:4
- fig:5
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: sym:5
label: tears compared to water from lotuses
literal_form: Sita's tears flowing from her eyes like water from a pair of lotuses
associated_figures:
- fig:1
taxonomy_refs:
- water
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
scenes:
- id: scene:1
label: Sita's grief and Rama's consolation
summary: Sita collapses in grief and clings to Rama; Rama embraces and consoles
her, then agrees that she may join him in the forest.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:2
symbol_refs:
- sym:1
- sym:5
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:2
- id: scene:2
label: Rama's discourse on filial duty
summary: Rama explains that he must follow his father's command and that obedience
to parents and holy guide surpasses other rites and offerings.
figure_refs:
- fig:2
- fig:6
- fig:4
- fig:5
symbol_refs:
- sym:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: scene:3
label: Preparation to give away possessions
summary: Rama directs Sita to distribute food, treasures, ornaments, beds, vehicles,
and other goods; Sita joyfully prepares the gift-giving because Rama has approved
her departure with him.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:9
symbol_refs:
- sym:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:5
- id: scene:4
label: Lakshman's prayer to accompany Rama
summary: Lakshman is moved by the couple's conversation, presses Rama's feet, and
asks to accompany them into the forest with his bow, valuing no heavenly or worldly
reward without Rama.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:3
symbol_refs:
- sym:1
- sym:2
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: scene:5
label: Rama asks Lakshman to remain as protector
summary: Rama praises Lakshman but asks him to protect Kaushalya and Sumitra, warning
that Dasaratha is powerless and Kaikeyi's political success may leave the rival
queens neglected.
figure_refs:
- fig:2
- fig:3
- fig:4
- fig:5
- fig:6
- fig:7
- fig:8
symbol_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:8
candidate_motifs:
- id: motif:1
label: departure into forest exile
taxonomy_refs:
- departure
basis: Rama must journey to Dandaka's wild under his father's command, and Sita
and Lakshman seek to accompany him.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:3
- ev:6
confidence: high
cautions: The passage frames the journey as duty and woodland life; broader exile
context is not inferred beyond the supplied lines.
- id: motif:2
label: filial obedience above personal desire
taxonomy_refs: []
basis: Rama says father, mother, and holy guide should be obeyed and that transgressing
their orders would make life weary.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
confidence: high
cautions: No exact available taxonomy label matches this ethical motif without overextension.
- id: motif:3
label: beloved spouse accompanies hero into hardship
taxonomy_refs:
- divine_beloved
basis: Sita's anguish leads Rama to accept her wish to dwell with him in the forest,
and he says heaven has no charms without her.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:2
- ev:4
confidence: medium
cautions: The taxonomy reference is approximate; the passage presents Sita primarily
as wife and beloved, not explicitly as a divine beloved in these lines.
- id: motif:4
label: loyal sibling companion seeks shared exile
taxonomy_refs:
- sibling_pair
basis: Lakshman asks to follow Rama into the woods, go ahead with his bow, and refuses
heavenly or worldly goods apart from Rama.
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
confidence: high
cautions: The sibling-pair taxonomy is used for fraternal loyalty, not for twinship
or equality of role.
- id: motif:5
label: renunciation through distribution of wealth before departure
taxonomy_refs:
- sacred_exchange
basis: Before entering woodland life, Rama instructs Sita to give food and valuables
to religious recipients and followers.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:5
confidence: medium
cautions: The available taxonomy term is approximate; the passage clearly contains
giving away possessions but does not explicitly call it an exchange.
- id: motif:6
label: protector remains behind for vulnerable elders
taxonomy_refs: []
basis: Rama asks Lakshman not to follow immediately but to protect Kaushalya and
Sumitra from neglect.
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:8
confidence: high
cautions: This is an interpersonal duty motif with no close available taxonomy reference.
comparison_claims: []
evidence:
- id: ev:1
type: summary
locator: lines 14506-14531
quote_or_summary: Sita cries out, clings to Rama's neck, is wounded by his words,
sheds long-restrained tears, and fades with weeping.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:2
type: summary
locator: lines 14532-14559
quote_or_summary: Rama embraces the senseless Sita, says he would not buy heaven
with her grief, and agrees she is made to dwell with him in the green wood shade.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:3
type: summary
locator: lines 14560-14600
quote_or_summary: Rama says he cannot decline the wood journey because of his father's
command, oath, and truth; he teaches that obeying father, mother, and holy guide
wins blessings and higher worlds.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:4
type: summary
locator: lines 14601-14622
quote_or_summary: Rama accepts taking Sita to Dandaka's wild, asks her to pursue
duty with him, and commands her to distribute food, treasures, garments, jewels,
ornaments, beds, and cars.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:5
type: summary
locator: lines 14623-14627
quote_or_summary: Sita understands that Rama approves her going, is filled with
rapture, and hastens to prepare to give away their wealth.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:6
type: summary
locator: lines 14628-14653
quote_or_summary: Lakshman hears the couple, weeps, presses Rama's feet, asks to
make the woods his home too, offers to take his bow and go before them, and rejects
heaven, immortality, and rule of the three worlds without Rama.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:7
type: summary
locator: lines 14654-14668
quote_or_summary: After Rama denies his request, Lakshman pleads again. Rama praises
him as heroic, virtuous, dear, faithful brother and friend, then asks who will
provide for Kaushalya and guard Sumitra if he goes.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:8
type: summary
locator: lines 14669-14679
quote_or_summary: Rama says the king lies captive in passion's chain, Kaikeyi has
won imperial power for her son, Bharata will stand by her, and Lakshman should
protect Rama's mother and serve those he should revere.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
confidence:
extraction: high
motif_candidates: medium
comparison_claims: uncertain
notes: Passage-level actions, figures, and ethical themes are explicit. Some motif
taxonomy assignments are approximate because the available taxonomy does not include
exact labels for filial obedience, spousal accompaniment, or care for elders.
reviewer_status:
status: needs_review
reviewer: ''
reviewed_at: ''
notes: Machine-generated draft from OpenAI Batch; not human-reviewed.
extracted_by: openai_batch:gpt-5.5
extracted_at: '2026-04-28'
notes: |-
Used only the supplied passage and metadata. No comparison claims were added because the passage itself does not support a specific cross-textual comparison.
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