Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 9, Shloka 1
ऋश्यशृङ्गानयनकथा — The Account of Bringing Ṛśyaśṛṅga
and the Remedy for Drought
एतच्छ्रुत्वा रहस्सूतो राजानमिदमब्रवीत्।ऋत्विग्भिरुपदिष्टोऽयं पुरावृत्तो मया श्रुत:।।।।
etac chrutvā rahaḥ sūto rājānam idam abravīt | ṛtvigbhir upadiṣṭo 'yaṃ purāvṛtto mayā śrutaḥ ||
Nghe vậy, người đánh xe liền kín đáo tâu với nhà vua: “Phương cách này xưa kia đã từng được các tế sư chủ lễ chỉ dạy; thần đã nghe một tiền lệ cổ xưa như thế.”
The charioteer tells the king in privacy that he has heard the advice given by the offciating priests.
FAQs
Dharma values guidance rooted in tradition and reliable testimony: the charioteer points to an earlier, priest-approved precedent rather than mere opinion.
After Daśaratha expresses his plan and concern, the charioteer offers confidential counsel, indicating he knows of an old account where priests recommended a specific solution.
Prudent counsel and loyalty: the charioteer supports the king by sharing remembered tradition at the right moment.