Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 50, Shloka 32
गङ्गादर्शनम् तथा गुहसमागमः
Vision of the Gaṅgā and Meeting with Guha
सुमन्त्रोऽप्यवतीर्यास्मान्मोचयित्वा हयोत्तमान्।वृक्षमूलगतं राममुपतस्थे कृताञ्जलिः।।2.50.32।।
sumantraḥ ’py avatīryāsmān mocayitvā hayottamān | vṛkṣamūlagataṃ rāmam upatasthē kṛtāñjaliḥ || 2.50.32 ||
Sumantra pun turun dari kereta, melepaskan kuda-kuda terbaik, lalu berdiri dekat Rāma di pangkal pohon itu dengan kedua tangan terkatup penuh hormat.
Rama, delight of the Ikshvakus, along with his consort and Lakshmana reached that beautiful tree and alighted from the chariot.
FAQs
Dharma as respectful service: Sumantra’s actions show devotion, humility, and correct conduct toward a righteous prince even in adversity.
After stopping for the night, Sumantra tends to the horses and then attends Rāma reverently.
Loyalty and humility: Sumantra combines practical duty with reverent demeanor.