Valmiki Ramayana 2.26.5: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 26, Shloka 5
अयोध्याकाण्डे षड्विंशः सर्गः · Rama’s Departure and Sita’s Questions; Disclosure of Exile and Counsel on Courtly Conduct
प्रविवेशाथ रामस्तु स्वं वेश्म सुविभूषितम् ।
प्रहृष्टजनसम्पूर्णं ह्रिया किञ्चिदवाङ्मुखः ॥५॥
praviveśātha rāmas tu svaṃ veśma suvibhūṣitam |
prahṛṣṭa-jana-sampūrṇaṃ hriyā kiñcid avāṅmukhaḥ ||5||
फिर राम अपने घर में गए। घर बहुत सजाया हुआ था। लोग खुश थे और घर भरा हुआ था। लेकिन राम थोड़ा शर्मा के नीची नज़र करके चले गए।
His head bent down in embarrassment, Rama entered his well-decorated residence thronged with excited people.
FAQs
Dharma is reflected as maryādā (propriety): even amid public joy, Rāma maintains humility and self-restraint.
Rāma arrives at his residence, where people are excited—hinting at major events—while his demeanor remains subdued.
Vinaya (modesty) and emotional discipline: Rāma does not indulge in outward display despite the festive atmosphere.
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