Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 21
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम्
Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs
ततस्तु विगते बाष्पे सूतं स्पृष्टोदकं शुचिम्।रामस्तु मधुरं वाक्यं पुनः पुनरुवाच तम्।।2.52.21।।
tatas tu vigate bāṣpe sūtaṃ spṛṣṭodakaṃ śucim |
rāmas tu madhuraṃ vākyaṃ punaḥ punar uvāca tam ||
பின்னர் அவன் கண்ணீர் தணிந்து, தேரோட்டி நீரைத் தொட்டு ஆச்சமனம் செய்து தூய்மையுடன் அமைதியடைந்தபோது, ராமன் அவனிடம் மீண்டும் மீண்டும் இனிய சொற்களை உரைத்தான்.
After the flow of tears ceased Sumantra took a sip of water and became sanctified. Then Rama addressed him with sweet words over and over again:
FAQs
Dharma includes compassionate speech (madhura-vākya) and emotional steadiness—Rama helps another regain composure before duty continues.
After Sumantra’s weeping eases, Rama repeatedly addresses him kindly, preparing him to return to Ayodhya.
Rama’s empathy and leadership through gentle counsel—he consoles rather than commands.