Valmiki Ramayana 2.58.16: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 58, Shloka 16
अष्टपञ्चाशः सर्गः (Sarga 58): Daśaratha Questions Sumantra; Messages from the Forest Threshold
सर्वमन्तःपुरं वाच्यं सूत मद्वचनात्त्वया।आरोग्यमविशेषेण यथार्हं चाभिवादनम्।।।।
sarvam antaḥpuraṁ vācyaṁ sūta madvacanāt tvayā |
ārogyaṁ aviśeṣeṇa yathārhaṁ cābhivādanam ||
सूत, तुम मेरी तरफ से पूरे घर में सबको यह कहना, सब ठीक हैं, किसी को तकलीफ नहीं। और जैसे बड़े लोगों को सम्मान मिलता है, वैसे ही सबको मेरा प्रणाम।
'Convey my mother carefully my saluations and my wellbeing and tell her:
FAQs
Dharma as impartial benevolence and proper respect: Rāma remembers all members of the household without bias, while still observing appropriate social forms (yathārham).
Rāma instructs the charioteer to carry greetings and health enquiries to the palace household.
Rāma’s courtesy, empathy, and adherence to maryādā (propriety) are emphasized.
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