Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 31, Shloka 5
सिद्धाश्रमात् शोणातटं प्रस्थानम् — Departure from Siddhāśrama and the Invitation to Janaka’s Yajña
Bow of Mithilā
एवमुक्ता स्ततस्ताभ्यां सर्व एव महर्षय:।विश्वामित्रं पुरस्कृत्य रामं वचनमब्रुवन्।।1.31.5।।
evam uktās tataḥ tābhyāṃ sarva eva maharṣayaḥ | viśvāmitraṃ puraskṛtya rāmaṃ vacanam abruvan || 1.31.5 ||
Nang masabi ito ng dalawa, ang lahat ng dakilang mga rishi—na si Viśvāmitra ang inilagay sa unahan—ay nagsalita ng ganitong mga salita kay Rāma.
Addressed, thus by both of them, Viswamitra ahead of all the sages, spoke to Rama.
FAQs
Dharma is shown as respecting proper leadership and spiritual hierarchy: the sages speak with Viśvāmitra at the forefront, modeling orderly counsel.
After the attendants offer service, the sages collectively turn to Rāma and begin instructing him about the next journey and purpose.
Reverence for rightful authority and disciplined communication within a sacred community.