Shloka 5.35.12
रामलक्षणवर्णनम् (Description of Rama and Lakshmana; Alliance Narrative to Sita)
अर्चिष्मानर्चितोऽत्यर्थं ब्रह्मचर्यव्रते स्थितः।साधूनामुपकारज्ञः प्रचारज्ञश्च कर्मणाम्।।।।
arciṣmān arcito ’tyarthaṃ brahmacarya-vrate sthitaḥ | sādhūnām upakāra-jñaḥ pracāra-jñaś ca karmaṇām ||
He is radiant and greatly honored; steadfast in the vow of self-restraint. He recognizes the good done by the virtuous and understands the proper conduct of duties and rites.
"He is luminous and highly revered. He observes vow of self-control. He is steadfast and recognises services rendered by sages. He is aware of the rites and the ways of administration.
Dharma is self-restraint and moral discipline, paired with gratitude and correct performance of duties—inner control supports outer righteousness.
Sītā enumerates Rāma’s moral and administrative excellence to affirm his worthiness and truthfulness of Hanumān’s message.
Rāma’s brahmacarya (self-control) and upakāra-jñatā (recognition of others’ help).