Shloka 2.99.3
चित्रकूटप्राप्तिः — Bharata Reaches Chitrakuta and Beholds Rama
सुमन्त्रस्त्वपि शत्रुघ्नमदूरादन्वपद्यत।रामदर्शनजस्तर्षो भरतस्येव तस्य च।।2.99.3।।
sumantras tv api śatrughnam adūrād anvapadyata |
rāma-darśana-jas tarṣo bharatasyeva tasya ca || 2.99.3 ||
Sumantra too followed Śatrughna at no great distance; for he also felt the same eager longing as Bharata, born of the desire to behold Rāma.
Sumantra, who was overeager, like Bharata, to see Rama, followed Satrughna who was not far from him.
Dharma is service and fidelity: Sumantra’s following reflects loyal attendance upon the royal family and reverence for Rama’s righteousness.
As the party advances in the forest toward Rama, Sumantra keeps close behind Śatrughna, sharing Bharata’s intense eagerness to see Rama.
Sevā (devoted service) and affectionate loyalty, extending beyond princes to their minister-charioteer.