Shloka 2.45.15
अयोध्यावासिजनानुरागः — The People and Brahmins Follow Rama toward Exile
कर्णवन्ति हि भूतानि विशेषेण तुरङ्गमाः।यूयं तस्मान्निवर्तध्वं याचनां प्रतिवेदिताः।।।।
nivartite ’pi ca balāt suhṛdvarge ca rājani |
naiva te saṃnyavartanta rāmasyānugatā ratham ||
Though the king and the circle of friends were compelled to turn back, those who had followed Rāma did not return at all; they kept going after Rāma’s chariot.
All animals, especially horses have a keen sense of hearing. Therefore, having listened to our entreaty, turn back.
The verse highlights steadfast loyalty to dharma and to a righteous person: people remain committed to Rama despite royal orders, implying that moral authority can outweigh coercive power.
As Rama proceeds toward exile, the king and others are compelled to go back, but many followers continue trailing Rama’s chariot.
The followers’ steadfast devotion and moral resolve; implicitly, Rama’s worthiness that inspires such adherence.