Valmiki Ramayana 2.59.7: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 59, Shloka 7
एकोनषष्ठितमः सर्गः (Sarga 59): सुमन्त्रवाक्यं, अयोध्याविषादः, दाशरथिशोकसागरः
गुहेन सार्धं तत्रैव स्थितोऽस्मि दिवसान्बहून् ।
आशया यदि मां रामः पुन श्शब्दापयेदिति ॥७॥
guhena sārdhaṁ tatraiva sthito 'smi divasān bahūn |
āśayā yadi māṁ rāmaḥ punaḥ śabdāpayet iti ||7||
Com Guha, permaneci ali mesmo por muitos dias, na esperança: «Talvez Rāma me chame de novo».
There along with Guha I waited for (three) days that Rama might call me back.
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Dharma here is steadfast loyalty: service continues not only by action but by readiness—remaining available in case the righteous one requires aid.
After leaving Rāma, Sumantra lingers with Guha near the departure point, unwilling to sever connection and hoping for a recall.
Sumantra’s devotion and reliability are emphasized—he waits, motivated by duty and affection rather than convenience.
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