Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 13, Shloka 27
हयमेध
यज्ञोपक्रमः — Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations
वसिष्ठवाक्यं तच्छ्रुत्वा सुमन्त्रस्त्वरितस्तदा।व्यादिशत्पुरुषांस्तत्र राज्ञामानयने शुभान्।।1.13.27।।
vasiṣṭhavākyaṃ tac chrutvā sumantras tvaritas tadā |
vyādiśat puruṣāṃs tatra rājñām ānayane śubhān || 1.13.27 ||
Nghe lời của hiền thánh Vasiṣṭha, Sumantra liền vội vã, sai phái những sứ giả hiền thiện, cát tường, đi khắp nơi để rước các vua về.
In accordance with the ascetic's order, righteous Sumantra himself quickly set out to escort Janaka and other kings.
FAQs
Dharma is faithful execution of a righteous command: Sumantra responds promptly to the guru-like authority of Vasiṣṭha, supporting the yajña through disciplined service.
After receiving instructions, Sumantra immediately sends suitable messengers to summon the invited kings.
Sumantra’s loyalty and efficiency—swift, orderly action in service of a sacred and royal duty.