Valmiki Ramayana 1.77.24: Bala Kanda, Sarga 77, Shloka 24
सप्तसप्ततितमः सर्गः · Ayodhya Return, Bridal Reception, and Bharata’s Departure
पितुराज्ञां पुरस्कृत्य पौरकार्याणि सर्वशः ।
चकार रामो धर्मात्मा प्रियाणि च हितानि च ॥२४॥
piturājñāṃ puraskṛtya paurakāryāṇi sarvaśaḥ |
cakāra rāmo dharmātmā priyāṇi ca hitāni ca ||24||
राम ने पिताजी की बात मानी और उनकी आज्ञा को सर पर चढ़ा लिया। उसने शहर का काम संभाला और लोगों के लिए अच्छे काम किए। जो काम लोगों को पसंद आए और जो उनके भले का हो, वो किया।
Righteous Rama discharged his duties towards the citizens for their all-round comfort and welfare giving top psriority to (the execution of) the command of his father.
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Dharma is shown as balancing obedience to rightful authority (the father’s command) with responsibility toward society—serving citizens through actions that are both pleasant and genuinely beneficial.
After Rama’s marriage and return to Ayodhya, the text summarizes his exemplary conduct in public life—how he prioritizes his father’s instructions while fulfilling civic obligations.
Disciplined dutifulness: Rama acts with integrity, combining respect for paternal authority with compassionate public service.
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