Valmiki Ramayana 2.64.49 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 64, Shloka 49
शब्दवेध्य-अनर्थः, ऋषिशापः, दशरथस्य प्राणत्यागः
The Sound-Target Tragedy, the Sage’s Curse, and Dasaratha’s Death
आबभाषे च वृद्धौ तौ सह शक्रेण तापसः।आश्वास्यच मुहूर्तं तु पितरौ वाक्यमब्रवीत्।।।।
ābabhāṣe ca vṛddhau tau saha śakreṇa tāpasaḥ | āśvāsya ca muhūrtaṃ tu pitarau vākyam abravīt ||
Dalam kebersamaan Śakra, pertapa itu berbicara kepada kedua orang tua yang lanjut usia itu; setelah menenangkan mereka seketika, dia pun menyampaikan kata-kata.
The ascetic in the company of Indra consoling the aged couple for a brief moment said:
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Dharma includes compassionate speech—offering solace and guidance to the suffering, even amid tragedy.
Indra is present; the ascetic speaks to the grieving elderly couple and consoles them before speaking further.
Karunā (compassion) expressed through measured, supportive speech.
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