Valmiki Ramayana 2.68.11: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 68, Shloka 11
दूतप्रेषणम् — Dispatch of Messengers to Kekaya
Bharata’s Recall
ततः प्रास्थानिकं कृत्वा कार्यशेषमनन्तरम्।वसिष्ठेनाभ्यनुज्ञाता दूता स्संत्वरिता ययुः।।2.68.11।।
tataḥ prāsthānikaṃ kṛtvā kāryaśeṣam anantaram | vasiṣṭhenābhyanujñātā dūtāḥ saṃtvaritā yayuḥ ||
ततः प्रास्थानिकं कृत्वा कार्यशेषमनन्तरम्। वसिष्ठेनाभ्यनुज्ञाता दूताḥ सन्त्वरिता ययुः॥
Having completed the rest of the arrangements for the journey and permitted by Vasistha, the messengers left.
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Respect for rightful authority and proper procedure: action is swift, but still authorized and orderly.
Messengers finalize travel logistics and depart after Vasiṣṭha formally authorizes the mission.
Obedience coupled with urgency—acting fast while remaining accountable to legitimate leadership.
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