Valmiki Ramayana 2.16.4: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 16, Shloka 4
सुमन्त्रदर्शनम् तथा रामस्य राजदर्शनाय प्रस्थानम्
Sumantra Meets Rama; Rama Departs to See the King
ते समीक्ष्य समायान्तं रामप्रियचिकीर्षवः ।
सहसोत्पतितास्सर्वे स्वासनेभ्यस्ससम्भ्रमाः ॥४॥
te samīkṣya samāyāntaṃ rāmapriyacikīrṣavaḥ |
sahasotpatitāḥ sarve svāsanebhyaḥ sasambhramāḥ ||4||
فلما رأوا سومانترَ مقبلًا، نهض جميعُ الذين يتمنّون لراما الخيرَ من مقاعدهم دفعةً واحدة، في عجلةٍ متلهّفة.
On seeing (Sumantra) arriving, all of them, wellwishers to Rama, quickly rose from their seats.
FAQs
Respectful conduct toward elders and royal messengers, and prompt support for the righteous (here, goodwill toward Rama), are shown as socially dharmic behavior.
In Ayodhya, as Sumantra approaches, Rama’s supporters react immediately, rising from their seats to receive him.
Loyalty and readiness to serve Rama’s rightful welfare, expressed through courteous and prompt action.
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