Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 54, Shloka 23
भरद्वाजाश्रमप्राप्तिः
Arrival at Bharadvāja’s Hermitage and Counsel toward Citrakūṭa
एवमुक्तस्तु वचनं भरद्वाजेन राघवः।प्रत्युवाच शुभं वाक्यं रामः सर्वहिते रतः।।।।
evam uktas tu vacanaṃ bharadvājena rāghavaḥ | pratyuvāca śubhaṃ vākyaṃ rāmaḥ sarvahite rataḥ ||
பரத்வாஜ முனிவர் இவ்வாறு கூற, அனைவரின் நலனில் ஈடுபட்ட ராகவ ராமன் மங்களமான சொற்களால் பதிலளித்தான்.
Rama, ever devoted to the well-being of every one, heard Bharadwaja and replied to him with these auspicious words:
FAQs
True dharma is not self-centered; it is oriented toward ‘sarvahita’—the welfare and peace of all affected.
The narration transitions from Bharadvāja’s offer to Rāma’s response, highlighting the ethical tone of Rāma’s reply.
Rāma’s sarvahita-bhāva—habitual concern for the common good, even while personally suffering exile.