Valmiki Ramayana 2.39.13: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 39, Shloka 13
एकोनचत्वारिंशः सर्गः · Dasaratha’s Lament, Sumantra’s Commission, and Sita’s Vow of Marital Dharma
तं रथं राजपुत्राय सूतः कनकभूषितम् ।
आचचक्षेऽञ्जलिं कृत्वा युक्तं परमवाजिभिः ॥१३॥
taṃ rathaṃ rājaputrāya sūtaḥ kanakabhūṣitam |
ācacakṣe ’ñjaliṃ kṛtvā yuktaṃ paramavājibhiḥ ||13||
御者は合掌して、黄金に飾られ、最上の馬をつないだ戦車がすでに整い、王子のために用意できたと告げた。
With folded palms Sumantra informed the prince that a chariot, decked in gold andharnessed with excellent horses, is ready.
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Maryādā (propriety) in service: duty is performed with reverence and respectful communication, even in distressing circumstances.
Sumantra reports to Rāma that the royal chariot is prepared and ready for departure.
Sumantra’s humility and disciplined courtly conduct; Rāma’s status as rightful prince is also underscored.
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