Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 113, Shloka 2
पादुकाप्रदानं भरतस्य निवृत्तिश्च
The Sandals Bestowed; Bharata’s Return Toward Ayodhya
वसिष्ठो वामदेवश्च जाबालिश्च दृढव्रतः।अग्रतः प्रययु स्सर्वे मन्त्रिणो मन्त्रपूजिताः।।।।
vasiṣṭho vāmadevaś ca jābāliś ca dṛḍhavrataḥ | agrataḥ prayayuḥ sarve mantriṇo mantrapūjitāḥ ||
ବସିଷ୍ଠ, ବାମଦେବ ଓ ଦୃଢବ୍ରତୀ ଜାବାଳି—ମନ୍ତ୍ରପୂଜିତ ସମସ୍ତ ମନ୍ତ୍ରୀମାନଙ୍କ ସହ—ଅଗ୍ରଭାଗରେ ଅଗ୍ରସର ହେଲେ।
Vasishta, Vamadeva, Jabali of rigorous penance and all the ministers honoured for their counsel proceeded ahead.
FAQs
Rajadharma values guided leadership: those revered for wise counsel and disciplined vows take the lead, signaling that righteous governance proceeds with tested advisors and self-restraint.
As Bharata’s party travels, senior sages and royal ministers move ahead, organizing and guiding the procession.
Disciplined wisdom—steadfast vows (dṛḍha-vrata) and respected counsel (mantra) as the basis of rightful action.