Chapter 61 — Bala Kanda, Sarga 61

Valmiki Ramayana — Bala Kanda

Verse 61.12

सर्वे परिगता देशा यज्ञियं न लभे पशुम्॥ दातुमर्हसि मूल्येन सुतमेकमितो मम।

sarve parigatā deśā yajñiyaṃ na labhe paśum|| dātumarhasi mūlyena sutamekamito mama|

English Meaning

I have ranged every country; but the beast I do not find. Therefore, it behove you to part with one of your sons for price.'

M.N. Dutt (1891–94, public domain)