Valmiki Ramayana 2.5.23: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 5, Shloka 23
अभिषेकोपवास-आदेशः
Coronation Preparations and the Fast Enjoined
तमागतमभिप्रेक्ष्य हित्वा राजासनं नृपः ।
पप्रच्छ स च तस्मै तत्कृतमित्यभ्यवेदयत् ॥२३॥
tam āgatam abhiprekṣya hitvā rājāsanaṃ nṛpaḥ |
papraccha sa ca tasmai tat kṛtam ity abhyavedayat ||23||
Melihat baginda tiba, raja meninggalkan singgahsana lalu bertanya; dan sang resi memaklumkan bahawa tugas itu telah diselesaikan.
On seeing Vasistha the king descended from the throne and enquired whether he had performed the mission to which the ascetic replied affirmatively.
FAQs
Dharma is truthfulness and accountability: the king enquires responsibly, and the sage reports the completion of duty plainly (satya in action).
Daśaratha rises from the throne on Vasiṣṭha’s arrival and asks about the mission; Vasiṣṭha confirms it is completed.
Daśaratha’s humility before spiritual authority and Vasiṣṭha’s truthful reporting are emphasized.
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