Shloka 2.119.5
अनसूयाप्रीतिदानम् — Anasūyā’s Blessing and the Forest Path
एते चाप्यभिषेकार्द्रा मुनयः कलशोद्यताः।सहिता उपवर्तन्ते सलिलाप्लुतवल्कलाः।।।।
eṣa panthā maharṣīṇāṃ phalāny āharatāṃ vane |
anena tu vanaṃ durgaṃ gantuṃ rāghava te kṣamam ||
O Rāghava, this is the path used by the great rishis in the forest as they gather fruits. By this route you can safely pass through this woodland, otherwise difficult and perilous.
The sages also are returning in groups with water-pitchers filled with water and their bark robes soaked with water after their ceremonial bath.
Dharma includes accepting wise guidance: choosing a proven, righteous path (used by seers) over reckless self-will, especially when others’ safety is involved.
After warning of dangers, the ascetics indicate the established route they themselves use for gathering fruits, advising Rama to take it.
Humility and prudence—Rama’s willingness to proceed with care and heed the counsel of the dharmic community.