Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 9, Shloka 1
ऋश्यशृङ्गानयनकथा — The Account of Bringing Ṛśyaśṛṅga
and the Remedy for Drought
एतच्छ्रुत्वा रहस्सूतो राजानमिदमब्रवीत्।ऋत्विग्भिरुपदिष्टोऽयं पुरावृत्तो मया श्रुत:।।।।
etac chrutvā rahaḥ sūto rājānam idam abravīt | ṛtvigbhir upadiṣṭo 'yaṃ purāvṛtto mayā śrutaḥ ||
Услышав это, сута сказал царю наедине: «Это самое средство прежде уже было указано жрецами-ритвиками; я слышал о древнем прецеденте».
The charioteer tells the king in privacy that he has heard the advice given by the offciating priests.
FAQs
Dharma values guidance rooted in tradition and reliable testimony: the charioteer points to an earlier, priest-approved precedent rather than mere opinion.
After Daśaratha expresses his plan and concern, the charioteer offers confidential counsel, indicating he knows of an old account where priests recommended a specific solution.
Prudent counsel and loyalty: the charioteer supports the king by sharing remembered tradition at the right moment.