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Shloka 1.18.6

पुत्रजन्मोत्सवः — Birth of the Princes and Viśvāmitra’s Arrival (Bālakāṇḍa 18)

शान्तया प्रययौ सार्धमृश्यशृङ्गस्सुपूजित:।अन्वीयमानो राज्ञाऽथ सानुयात्रेण धीमता।।।।

śāntayā prayayau sārdham ṛśyaśṛṅgaḥ supūjitaḥ |

anvīyamāno rājñā ’tha sānuyātreṇa dhīmatā ||

After being duly honoured, the sage Ṛśyaśṛṅga set out together with Śāntā, accompanied by the wise king Romapāda and his retinue.

Having been duly honoured by king Dasaratha, sage Rsyasringa with his wife Santa accompanied by the wise king Romapada and his followers set out for his country.

Ṛśyaśṛṅga
Ś
Śāntā
R
Romapāda

Honouring the worthy (satkāra) and seeing guests/sages off respectfully is presented as righteous royal conduct—dharma expressed through hospitality and reverence.

After receiving due honour, Ṛśyaśṛṅga departs with Śāntā, escorted by king Romapāda and his followers.

Royal propriety and gratitude: the kingly duty of honouring and respectfully accompanying a revered sage.