Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 14, Shloka 66
सत्यपाशः
Kaikeyi’s Demand and the Noose of the King’s Promise
इति सूतो मतिं कृत्वा हर्षेण महताऽऽवृतः।।।।निर्जगाम महाबाहो राघवस्य दिदृक्षया।
iti sūto matiṃ kṛtvā harṣeṇa mahatā ’vṛtaḥ | nirjagāma mahābāho rāghavasya didṛkṣayā ||
Nghĩ vậy, người đánh xe đã quyết định, lòng tràn ngập niềm vui lớn; ông bước ra, khát khao được diện kiến Rāghava, bậc dũng mãnh tay dài.
So thought the charioteer and filled with great delight left (the inner apartment), eager to see the mightyarmed Rama.
FAQs
Dharma is reflected as wholehearted execution of one’s role: Sumantra’s duty is performed with positive intent and respect toward Rama, the rightful focus of royal succession.
Sumantra leaves to bring Rama, delighted and eager to see him.
Sumantra’s reverence and loyal service; Rama’s stature is affirmed through the epithet “mighty-armed.”