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Suyajna

सुयज्ञ

Sage.

Suyajna is the son of Vasishtha and a priest of Ayodhya. Before leaving for exile Rama honours him with gifts of gold and jewels.

Updated 30 Oct 20261 source

RoleSage
Appears inRamayana
GroupRishis and sages
KingdomAyodhya
First appearsAyodhya Kanda, Sarga 32
Sargas1 in the Valmiki Ramayana

Who was Suyajna?

When Rama gives away his wealth before the exile, he first sends Lakshmana to bring Suyajna. Rama gives him golden ornaments and a fine bed, and gives Suyajna's wife jewels from Sita's own store.

Suyajna also appears among Dasharatha's priests at the great sacrifices of the Bala Kanda.

In the Valmiki Ramayana

Suyajna appears in 1 sargas across 1 Kandas.

All 1 sargas

Often seen with Suyajna

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