Valmiki Ramayana 2.55.28 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 55, Shloka 28
चित्रकूटमार्गोपदेशः
Instructions for the Chitrakuta Route and the Yamuna Crossing
यद्यत्फलं प्रार्थयते पुष्पं वा जनकात्मजा।तत्तत्प्रदद्या वैदेह्या यत्राऽस्या रमते मनः।।।।
yad yat phalaṁ prārthayate puṣpaṁ vā janakātmajā | tat tat pradadyā vaidehyā yatrā 'syā ramate manaḥ ||
जनकनन्दिनी जो-जो फल या पुष्प माँगे, वही- वही वैदेही को दे देना; जिससे उसका मन प्रसन्न हो, वही उसे प्रदान करना।
Whatever fruit or flower the daughter of Janaka asks for, get it. Whatever pleases her mind give it.
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Dharma as considerate care: honoring Sītā’s wishes and wellbeing reflects righteous conduct rooted in empathy and respectful service within relationships.
As they travel through the forest, Rama instructs Lakṣmaṇa to fetch fruits and flowers that Sītā desires, making the difficult journey gentler for her.
Rama’s tenderness and attentiveness to Sītā’s happiness, and Lakṣmaṇa’s readiness to serve.
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