Shloka 8
हनूमद्
दूत्यम् / Hanuman’s Mediation and Lakshmana’s Appeal to Sugriva
तस्यायं पूर्वजः पुत्रो रामो नाम जनैः श्रुतः।।।।शरण्यस्सर्वभूतानां पितुर्निर्देशपारगः।
tasyāyaṃ pūrvajaḥ putro rāmo nāma janaiḥ śrutaḥ || śaraṇyaḥ sarvabhūtānāṃ pitur nirdeśapāragaḥ |
Inilah putera sulung baginda, bernama Rāma, termasyhur di kalangan rakyat; pelindung tempat berlindung bagi semua makhluk, dan yang menunaikan titah ayahandanya dengan sempurna.
'Here is his eldest son, popularly known as Rama. He is the protector of all beings and never failed his father's instructions.
FAQs
Satya and obedience to rightful authority: Rāma’s dharma is shown in unwavering fidelity to his father’s word and in being a refuge to others.
Lakṣmaṇa identifies Rāma and highlights his public reputation and defining virtues.
Rāma’s reliability in keeping commitments and his protective compassion (śaraṇya).