Valmiki Ramayana 2.49.18: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 49, Shloka 18
एकोनपञ्चाशः सर्गः (Sarga 49): Rāma’s Night Journey Beyond Kosala and the Charioteer Address
स तमध्वानमैक्ष्वाकस्सूतं मधुरया गिरा ।
तं तमर्थमभिप्रेत्य ययौ वाक्यमुदीरयन् ॥१८॥
sa tam adhvānam aikṣvākaḥ sūtaṁ madhurayā girā |
taṁ tam artham abhipretya yayau vākyam udīrayan ||18||
इक्ष्वाकु वंश का राजकुमार अपने सूत से बात कर रहा था। उसकी आवाज़ बहुत मधुर थी। वो उस रास्ते पर आगे बढ़ गया। अपने दिल में जो बात थी, वो बोल रहा था।
The descendant of Ikshvaku related to the charioteer in a sweet voice the thoughts that came to him and went on the way (continued his journey).ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē ayōdhyākāṇḍē ēkōnapañcāśassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the fortyninth sarga of Ayodhyakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.
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Dharma is gentle truthfulness in conduct: Rama’s sweet, measured speech while proceeding on his path shows inner steadiness—right action joined with right speech.
The narration summarizes that Rama continues the journey, voicing his reflections to the charioteer.
Composed communication—Rama’s thoughts are expressed without harshness, showing calm leadership.
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