Valmiki Ramayana 1.40.6: Bala Kanda, Sarga 40, Shloka 6
सगरपुत्राणां रसातलगमनम् · The Descent of Sagara’s Sons and the Wrath of Kapila
ततो भित्वा महीं सर्वे कृत्वा चाभिप्रदक्षिणम् ॥६॥
सहिता स्सगरास्सर्वे पितरं वाक्यमब्रुवन् ।
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tato bhitvā mahīṃ sarve kṛtvā cābhipradakṣiṇam ||6||
sahitā ssagarāssarve pitaraṃ vākyamabruvan |
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फिर उन्होंने ज़मीन को तोड़ा और वापस आके बाप के चारों तरफ घूम के प्रणाम किया। सारे बेटे मिल के बाप से बोलने लगे।
Afterwards, all the sons of Sagara, having riven the earth approached their father and circumamulating him said:
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Even after harsh deeds, social and familial order (maryādā) is maintained through respect to elders; circumambulation signifies acknowledgment of authority and duty toward one’s father/king.
Having searched by digging up the earth, Sagara’s sons return and formally approach their father to report the outcome.
Observance of protocol and respect (vinaya) toward an elder, shown by the act of circumambulation before speaking.
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