Valmiki Ramayana 2.16.5: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 16, Shloka 5
सुमन्त्रदर्शनम् तथा रामस्य राजदर्शनाय प्रस्थानम्
Sumantra Meets Rama; Rama Departs to See the King
तानुवाच विनीतात्मा सूतपुत्रः प्रदक्षिणः ।
क्षिप्रमाख्यात रामाय सुमंन्त्रो द्वारि तिष्ठति ॥५॥
tān uvāca vinītātmā sūtaputraḥ pradakṣiṇaḥ |
kṣipram ākhyāta rāmāya sumantro dvāri tiṣṭhati ||5||
Anak kepada sais kereta, yang berjiwa rendah hati dan sangat beradab, berkata kepada mereka: “Segeralah maklumkan kepada Rama: Sumantra sedang menanti di ambang pintu.”
.Humble and extremely courteous charioteer (to the guards) said, Inform Rama at once that Sumantra is waiting at the entrance.
FAQs
Dharma here is maryādā (proper conduct): messages are conveyed with humility, clarity, and urgency, respecting roles and procedure.
Sumantra has arrived at Rama’s residence; a messenger instructs the guards to promptly inform Rama that Sumantra is waiting at the entrance.
Vinaya (humility) and śīlatā (courtesy) in service—doing one’s duty without arrogance.
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