Shloka 1.24.5
गङ्गा–सरयू-सङ्गमः, मलद–करूश-देशकथा, ताटकावनप्रवेशोपदेशः (The Confluence of Gaṅgā and Sarayū; the Tale of Malada–Karūśa; Counsel on Tātakā’s Forest)
ततश्शुश्राव वै शब्दमतिसंरम्भवर्धितम्।मध्यमागम्य तोयस्य सह राम:कनीयसा।।1.24.5।।
etat te sarvam ākhyātaṃ yathaitad dāruṇaṃ vanam |
yakṣyā cotsāditaṃ sarvam adyāpi na nivartate ||1.24.32||
All this has been told to you—how this forest became so dreadful, and how that yakṣī laid everything waste; even now she has not withdrawn.
As they reached the mid-stream, Rama and his younger brother heard a sound greatly augmented by the speed (of the river).
Satya aligned with dharma: truthful, complete disclosure of danger so that righteous action can be taken responsibly.
Viśvāmitra concludes his explanation about the forest’s devastation and notes that the threat is still present.
Truthfulness and clarity—giving an accurate account to guide dharmic decision-making.