Shloka 38
एकोनविंशः सर्गः (Sarga 19): Rāma’s Unshaken Acceptance of Exile and Kaikeyī’s Urgency
वाचा मधुरया रामस्सर्वं सम्मानयञ्जनम्।मातुस्समीपं धीरात्मा प्रविवेश महायशाः।।2.19.38।।
vācā madhurayā rāmaḥ sarvaṃ sammānayan janam | mātuḥ samīpaṃ dhīrātmā praviveśa mahāyaśāḥ || 2.19.38 ||
Dengan tutur kata yang manis, Rama yang berhati teguh dan termasyhur memuliakan semua orang; kemudian baginda masuk menghadap ibundanya.
Firm-minded and illustrious Rama treated all people with sweet words and approached his mother.
FAQs
Dharma here is expressed as maryādā—courteous, respectful conduct: Rāma honors others with gentle speech and approaches his mother with propriety.
Rāma returns and moves toward his mother’s chambers, maintaining calm dignity and respectful dealings with everyone he meets.
Self-control and courtesy (dhairya and vinaya): even under pressure, Rāma remains steady-minded and respectful.