Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 19, Shloka 37
विभीषणाभिषेकः
The Consecration of Vibhishana and Counsel on Crossing the Ocean
एवमुक्तौततोवीरावुभौसुग्रीवलक्ष्मणौ ।समुदाचारसंयुक्तमिदंवचनमूचतुः ।।6.19.37।।
evam uktau tato vīrāv ubhau sugrīvalakṣmaṇau | samudācārasaṃyuktam idaṃ vacanam ūcatuḥ ||6.19.37||
આ રીતે કહ્યા પછી, તે બે વીર—સુગ્રીવ અને લક્ષ્મણ—સદાચાર અને મર્યાદાથી યુક્ત એવા આ વચનો બોલ્યા.
Heroic Rama having said that way to both, Lakshmana and Sugriva replied thus respectfully following tradition (with folded hands).
FAQs
Dharma includes maryādā—speaking with respectful etiquette, especially when advising a righteous leader in a critical moment.
After Rāma invites their considered opinion, Lakṣmaṇa and Sugrīva respond formally and respectfully.
Respectful speech and disciplined counsel—strength is paired with propriety.