Valmiki Ramayana 1.14.53: Bala Kanda, Sarga 14, Shloka 53
अश्वमेधप्रवृत्तिः · Commencement and Performance of Daśaratha’s Aśvamedha
ततः प्रीतेषु नृपतिर्द्विजेषु द्विजवत्सलः ।
प्रणाममकरोत्तेषां हर्षपर्याकुलेक्षणः ॥५३॥
tataḥ prīteṣu nṛpatir dvijeṣu dvijavatsalaḥ |
praṇāmam akarot teṣāṃ harṣaparyākulekṣaṇaḥ ||53||
जब ब्राह्मण खुश हो गए, राजा ने उनको प्रणाम किया। राजा ब्राह्मणों का बहुत ख्याल रखता था। उसकी आँखों में खुशी साफ दिख रही थी।
When the brahmins were pleased, king Dasaratha who was fond of brahmins bowed to them with his eyes filled with delight.
FAQs
Humility and reverence: rightful power is tempered by respect for dharma’s custodians (the learned), shown through sincere praṇāma.
After the brāhmaṇas are satisfied with the gifts and proceedings, Daśaratha respectfully salutes them.
Vinaya (humble conduct) joined with gratitude—Daśaratha honors those who uphold the rite and bless his house.
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