Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 69, Shloka 13
एकोनसप्ततितमः सर्गः
Daśaratha’s Departure to Videha and Marriage Arrangements
तस्य तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा ऋषिमध्ये नराधिप:।।।।वाक्यं वाक्यविदां श्रेष्ठ: प्रत्युवाच महीपतिम्।
tasya tadvacanaṁ śrutvā ṛṣimadhye narādhipaḥ |
vākyaṁ vākyavidāṁ śreṣṭhaḥ pratyuvāca mahīpatim || 1.69.13 ||
அவ்வுரைகளை கேட்டபின், முனிவர்களின் நடுவே மனிதர்களின் அதிபதி—வாக்குத் திறனில் சிறந்தவர்—அரசருக்குப் பதிலுரைத்தார்।
At these words, the most eloquent king (Dasaratha) made his reply in the midst of sages:
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Dharma of sabhā (assembly conduct): important agreements are affirmed publicly before sages, ensuring accountability and truthfulness.
Daśaratha prepares to respond to Janaka’s proposal about conducting the marriage rites.
Daśaratha’s measured, respectful speech in a sacred and public setting.