Valmiki Ramayana 2.52.13: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 13
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम्
Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs
ततोऽब्रवीद्दाशरथिः सुमन्त्रं स्पृशन् करेणोत्तमदक्षिणेन ।
सुमन्त्र शीघ्रं पुनरेव याहि राज्ञः सकाशे भव चाप्रमत्तः ॥१३॥
tato 'bravīd dāśarathiḥ sumantraṃ spṛśan kareṇottamadakṣiṇena |
sumantra śīghraṃ punar eva yāhi rājñaḥ sakāśe bhava cāpramattaḥ ||13||
राम ने सुमन्त्र को अपने सही हाथ से थोड़ा सा छूहा। फिर बोला, "सुमन्त्र, तुरंत वापस जा। राजा के पास रहो और होश में रह के सेवा करो।"
Rama then caressed Sumantra with his right hand and said, Sumantra, go back immediately and never be inattentive in serving the king.
FAQs
Svadharma in roles: Rāma ensures Sumantra returns to his rightful duty—faithful, vigilant attendance upon the king.
At the Gaṅgā crossing stage, Rāma releases Sumantra from accompanying them and instructs him to serve Daśaratha carefully.
Rāma’s compassion and propriety: he dismisses Sumantra kindly and safeguards the king’s well-being through reliable service.
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