Valmiki Ramayana 2.57.8: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 57, Shloka 8
सप्तपञ्चाशः सर्गः · Sumantra’s Return to Ayodhya and the Palace’s Lament
इति चिन्तापरस्सूतो वाजिभिश्शीघ्रपातिभिः ।
नगरद्वारमासाद्य त्वरितः प्रविवेश ह ॥८॥
iti cintā-paraḥ sūto vājibhiḥ śīghra-pātibhiḥ |
agara-dvāram āsādya tvaritaḥ praviveśa ha ||8||
Demikianlah, tenggelam dalam kebimbangan, sais kereta itu, dibawa oleh kuda-kuda yang pantas berlari, sampai ke pintu gerbang kota lalu segera masuk.
Absorbed in these thoughts, the charioteer came to the city-gate, carried by the swift-footed horses, and quickly entered the city.
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Even when troubled, one must proceed toward duty: Sumantra does not linger in fear but enters the city to report and serve.
Sumantra arrives at Ayodhyā’s gate and goes in swiftly, still preoccupied with worry.
Promptness in service and responsibility under stress.
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