Valmiki Ramayana 1.72.20: Bala Kanda, Sarga 72, Shloka 20
वैवाहिकसंबन्ध
निश्चयः / Fixing the Mithila-Ayodhya Marital Alliance
तमापृष्ट्वा नरपतिं राजा दशरथस्तदा ।
मुनीन्द्रौ तौ पुरस्कृत्य जगामाशु महायशाः ॥२०॥
tam āpṛṣṭvā narapatiṃ rājā daśarathas tadā |
munīndrau tau puraskṛtya jagāmāśu mahāyaśāḥ ||20||
फिर राजा दशरथ ने उस राजा से विदाई ली। दोनों बड़े रिशियों को आगे करके वो तुरंत निकल पड़े। वो बहुत बड़े थे।
Then renowned king Dasaratha, took leave of the two great ascetics. Then the rowned king Dasaratha took have of the king (Janaka) immediately following the two great ascetics.
FAQs
Deference to spiritual authority: placing sages in the forefront signifies that dharma is led by wisdom and restraint, even for kings.
The narrative describes Daśaratha’s formal leave-taking from Janaka and his departure, honoring the sages by letting them lead.
Humility and reverence: Daśaratha’s conduct models maryādā—proper etiquette toward both a fellow king and revered sages.
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