Shloka 2.2.41
यौवराज्य-प्रस्तावः (Proposal for Rāma’s Installation as Heir-Apparent)
सत्यवादी महेष्वासो वृद्धसेवी जितेन्द्रियः।।2.2.41।।स्मितपूर्वाभिभाषी च धर्मं सर्वात्मना श्रितः।
satyavādī maheṣvāso vṛddhasevī jitendriyaḥ | smitapūrvābhibhāṣī ca dharmaṃ sarvātmanā śritaḥ || 2.2.41 ||
He is a speaker of truth, a great archer, a servant of elders, and one who has conquered his senses; he speaks with a smile and, with his whole being, takes refuge in dharma.
.He is one who speaks the truth. He is a great archer, one who has conquered his senses and serves the aged. He speaks with a smile and protects dharma with all his heart.
Dharma grounded in satya and self-mastery: truthfulness, restraint, and reverence for elders are presented as the foundation of righteous leadership.
Ministers enumerate Rāma’s defining virtues as evidence of his worthiness for royal responsibility.
Satya (truthfulness) joined with jitendriyatā (self-control) and vṛddha-sevā (service to elders).