Valmiki Ramayana 1.8.19: Bala Kanda, Sarga 8, Shloka 19
अष्टमः सर्गः · Daśaratha Resolves on the Aśvamedha (Horse
Sacrifice) for Progeny
तथेति चाब्रुवन्सर्वे मन्त्रिणःप्रत्यपूजयन् ।
पार्थिवेन्द्रस्य तद्वाक्यं यथाज्ञप्तं निशम्य ते ॥१९॥
tatheti cābruvan sarve mantriṇaḥ pratyapūjayan |
pārthivendrasya tad vākyaṁ yathājñaptaṁ niśamya te ||19||
सब मंत्री लोग ने राजा का हुक्म सुना। उन्होंने कहा, ठीक है, जैसे आपने कहा वैसे ही होगा। और उन्होंने राजा की बात को रिस्पेक्ट किया।
Having heard these words of this Indra on earth (king Dasaratha) all the ministers with due respect replied: "May it be as ordered".
FAQs
Dharma in governance is loyal execution of rightful commands: ministers show respect and commit to implementing the king’s lawful decision.
The ministers accept Daśaratha’s instructions regarding the sacrifice and affirm compliance.
Fidelity and administrative discipline—prompt assent to a righteous royal directive.
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