Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 49, Shloka 14
एकोनपञ्चाशः सर्गः (Sarga 49): Rāma’s Night Journey Beyond Kosala and the Charioteer Address
सूत इत्येव चाभाष्य सारथिं तमभीक्ष्णशः।हंसमत्तस्वरश्श्रीमानुवाच पुरुषर्षभः।।2.19.14।।
sūta ity eva cābhāṣya sārathiṁ tam abhīkṣṇaśaḥ | haṁsamattasvaraḥ śrīmān uvāca puruṣarṣabhaḥ ||
لم يكن يقول إلا: «يا سُوتا، يا سائق المركبة»، يكرر مخاطبة ذلك السائق مرارًا؛ ثم تكلّم ذلك الرجلُ الجليل، خيرُ الرجال، وصوته كصوتِ بجعةٍ سكرى.
In this world, hunting is a unique pleasure. It is regarded as a delightful sport forroyal sages. But I do not have a great longing for hunting in the forest on the bank of river Sarayu.
FAQs
Dharma in communication: Rama’s respectful address to his charioteer models dignified speech and proper conduct toward attendants, consistent with maryādā (propriety).
The narration transitions into Rama’s spoken reflection; he repeatedly calls to the charioteer to speak.
Gentleness and courtesy—Rama’s manner of speech is portrayed as sweet and controlled.