Shloka 2.52.59
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम् (Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs)
एवं बहुविधं दीनं याचमानं पुनः पुनः।रामो भृत्यानुकम्पी तु सुमन्त्रमिदमब्रवीत्।।2.52.59।।
evaṃ bahuvidhaṃ dīnaṃ yācamānaṃ punaḥ punaḥ |
rāmo bhṛtyānukampī tu sumantram idam abravīt ||2.52.59||
Thus, as Sumantra pleaded again and again in many pitiable ways, Rama—compassionate toward his servants—spoke these words to him.
Repeatedly implored in various ways by the miserable Sumantra, Rama who is compassionate to his servants replied:
Dharma of leadership is compassion: Rama’s righteousness includes sensitivity to the suffering and loyalty of those who serve him.
The narrator transitions from Sumantra’s repeated pleading to Rama’s forthcoming response.
Rama’s bhṛtyānukampā—active compassion and consideration for dependents and servants.