Valmiki Ramayana 1.21.19: Bala Kanda, Sarga 21, Shloka 19
बालकाण्डे एकविंशः सर्गः
Daśaratha’s Promise, Vasiṣṭha’s Counsel, and Viśvāmitra’s Weapon-Lore
एवं वीर्यो महातेजा विश्वामित्रो महायशाः।न रामगमने राजन् संशयं कर्तुमर्हसि।।।।
evaṃ vīryo mahātejā viśvāmitro mahāyaśāḥ |
na rāma-gamane rājan saṃśayaṃ kartum arhasi ||
ऐसा पराक्रमी, महातेजस्वी और सर्वत्र विख्यात यशस्वी विश्वामित्र है। इसलिए, हे राजन्, राम के उनके साथ जाने में तुम्हें कोई संशय नहीं करना चाहिए॥
O king, if this act of yours is appropriate to you, I will go back (to the places) where from I came. O scion of the race of kakutstha, you have proved false to your promise. Live happily with your relatives".
FAQs
Right action requires trust in the righteous and competent. Doubt that obstructs a pledged duty is treated as a deviation from dharma.
Vasiṣṭha assures Daśaratha that Viśvāmitra is powerful and trustworthy, and that sending Rāma is appropriate.
Practical wisdom in leadership: accepting sound counsel and acting without paralyzing doubt when dharma is clear.
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