Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 82, Shloka 28
भरतस्य धर्मप्रतिज्ञा तथा रामनिवर्तनयात्रा
Bharata’s Vow of Dharma and the Expedition to Recall Rama
भरतस्य तु तस्याज्ञां प्रतिगृह्य च हर्षितः।रथं गृहीत्वा प्रययौ युक्तं परमवाजिभिः।।।।
bharatasya tu tasyājñāṁ pratigṛhya ca harṣitaḥ |
rathaṁ gṛhītvā prayayau yuktaṁ parama-vājibhiḥ ||
भरत की वह आज्ञा पाकर सुमंत्र हर्षित हुआ। उत्तम घोड़ों से जुता रथ लेकर वह तुरंत चल पड़ा।
He (Sumantra) received the command of Bharata in great delight and set out with a chariot harnessed with excellent horses.
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Dharma as prompt execution of duty: a trusted servant responds with readiness and care, ensuring the mission proceeds without hindrance.
Sumantra accepts Bharata’s order and departs with a well-prepared chariot drawn by excellent horses.
Sumantra’s efficiency and loyal enthusiasm in carrying out a righteous command.