Valmiki Ramayana 2.33.28: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 33, Shloka 28
त्रयस्त्रिंशः सर्गः · Civic Lament and Rama’s Dutiful Approach to Daśaratha
विनीतवीरपुरुषं प्रविश्य तु नृपालयम् ।
ददर्शावस्थितं दीनं सुमन्त्रमविदूरतः ॥२८॥
vinītavīrapuruṣaṃ praviśya tu nṛpālayam |
dadarśāvasthitaṃ dīnaṃ sumantram avidūrataḥ ||28||
राजमहल में बहुत से सिपाही थे, सब अपनी जगह पर। राम अंदर गया। वहाँ सुमंत्र खड़ा था, थोड़ा दूर ही। उसका चेहरा उदास था, कुछ बोझ सा लग रहा था।
Rama entered the royal palace guarded by well-trained warriors and not from very far saw Sumantra who stood a picture of dejection.
FAQs
Dharma includes proper procedure and respect for institutions: Rāma enters the king’s palace in order, while the court’s grief reflects the moral weight of the moment.
Rāma arrives inside the palace precincts and notices Sumantra visibly distressed.
Sumantra’s loyalty and emotional integrity—his dejection signals sincere attachment to the righteous prince and the king.
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