Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 50, Shloka 16
यज्ञवाटप्रवेशः जनक-विश्वामित्रसंवादश्च
Arrival at the Sacrificial Ground and Janaka’s Reception
इत्युक्त्वा मुनिशार्दूलं प्रहृष्टवदनस्तदा।।1.50.16।।पुनस्तं परिपप्रच्छ प्राञ्जलि: प्रणतो नृप:।
ity uktvā muniśārdūlaṃ prahṛṣṭavadanās tadā |
punas taṃ paripapraccha prāñjaliḥ praṇato nṛpaḥ ||
Après avoir ainsi parlé à ce tigre parmi les sages, le roi, le visage rayonnant de joie, s’inclina les mains jointes et l’interrogea de nouveau.
Having said this, the king (Janaka) with a cheerful countenance and saluting with folded palms again asked that tiger among ascetics (Viswamitra):
FAQs
Respectful inquiry is dharmic: Janaka asks questions with humility, bodily reverence, and proper etiquette toward spiritual elders.
After inviting Viśvāmitra to remain for the sacrifice’s completion, Janaka prepares to ask about the two princes accompanying him.
Courtesy and restraint—Janaka’s questions are framed through reverence rather than suspicion.