Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 45, Shloka 11
विशालानगरीप्रवेशः
Entry toward Viśālā and the Indra–Kṣīrodamathana Legend
अथ रामो महाप्राज्ञो विश्वामित्रं महामुनिम् ।पप्रच्छ प्राञ्जलिर्भूत्वा विशालामुत्तमां पुरीम्।।।।
atha rāmo mahāprājño viśvāmitraṃ mahāmunim | papraccha prāñjalir bhūtvā viśālām uttamāṃ purīm ||
Thereafter Rāma, of great understanding, with folded hands questioned the great sage Viśvāmitra about the excellent city of Viśālā.
Thereafter great intellectual, Rama, with folded palms enquired of eminent ascetic Viswamitra, about the excellent city of Vishala.
FAQs
Dharma is expressed as respectful inquiry and humility before wisdom: knowledge is sought with reverence (prāñjali), not pride.
As they approach Viśālā, Rāma asks Viśvāmitra about the city’s significance.
Rāma’s vinaya (humility) and eagerness to learn from a venerable teacher.