Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 48, Shloka 11
अयोध्यायाः शोकवर्णनम्
Ayodhya’s Lament and Civic Desolation
काननं वापि शैलं वा यं रामोऽधिगमिष्यति।प्रियातिथिमिव प्राप्तं नैनं शक्ष्यन्त्यनर्चितुम्।।2.48.11।।
kānanaṃ vāpi śailaṃ vā yaṃ rāmo ’dhigamiṣyati |
priyātithim iva prāptaṃ nainaṃ śakṣyanty anarcitum || 2.48.11 ||
Hutan atau gunung mana pun yang didatangi Rama, semuanya akan menyambutnya laksana tamu terkasih; takkan sanggup membiarkannya tanpa penghormatan.
Whichever hill or forest Rama visits, people will receive him there like a welcome guest and will not fail to render hospitality to him.
FAQs
Atithi-dharma (honouring a guest) is universalized: Rama’s righteousness makes even the forest and mountains ‘owe’ him honour, suggesting that Dharma elicits reverence wherever it goes.
The speakers imagine Rama’s reception in the wilderness, expressing confidence that he will be welcomed and cared for.
Rama’s worthiness of honour—his moral stature naturally draws reverence and protection.