Valmiki Ramayana 2.57.25: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 57, Shloka 25
सप्तपञ्चाशः सर्गः
Sumantra’s Return to Ayodhya and the Palace’s Lament
अभिगम्य तमासीनं नरेन्द्रे मभिवाद्य च।सुमन्त्रो रामवचनं यथोक्तं प्रत्यवेदयत्।।।।
abhigamya tam āsīnaṃ narendram abhivādya ca | sumantro rāmavacanaṃ yathoktaṃ pratyavedayat ||
అప్పుడు సుమంత్రుడు ఆసీనుడై ఉన్న నరేంద్రుని సమీపించి, భక్తితో నమస్కరించి, రాముని వచనాన్ని యథాతథంగా నివేదించాడు।
Sumantra approached the king who was seated, paid obeisance to him and conveyed Rama's words verbatim.
FAQs
Satya (truthfulness) in communication: Sumantra conveys Rama’s words yathoktam—without distortion—showing integrity and faithful service.
After meeting Rama during the exile episode, Sumantra returns to Ayodhya and delivers Rama’s message to King Dasharatha.
Sumantra’s loyalty and conscientiousness as a messenger—accurate reporting and respectful conduct toward the king.
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