Valmiki Ramayana 2.5.7: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 5, Shloka 7
अभिषेकोपवास-आदेशः
Coronation Preparations and the Fast Enjoined
अभ्येत्य त्वरमाणश्च रथाभ्याशं मनीषिणः ।
ततोऽवतारयामास परिगृह्य रथात्स्वयम् ॥७॥
abhyetya tvaramāṇaś ca rathābhyāśaṃ manīṣiṇaḥ |
tato 'vatārayāmāsa parigṛhya rathāt svayam ||7||
Dengan segera mendekati kereta sang bijaksana, Rāma sendiri memegangnya dengan penuh hormat lalu menurunkannya dari kereta.
Hastening with rapid strides, Rama approached the chariot of the sagacious Vasistha and personally helped him alight from the chariot.
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Dharma includes practical service (sevā) rooted in respect: honour is not only verbal but expressed through personal assistance and care.
Rāma reaches Vasiṣṭha’s chariot and helps him descend with his own hands.
Rāma’s attentiveness, gentleness, and servant-leadership toward elders and teachers are emphasized.
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