Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 12, Shloka 29
द्वादशः सर्गः — Kaikeyi’s Boons and Dasaratha’s Moral Collapse
Ayodhya Kanda 12
सत्येन लोकान् जयति दीनान् दानेन राघवः।गुरूञ्छुश्रूषया वीरो धनुषा युधि शात्रवान्।।।।
satyena lokān jayati dīnān dānena rāghavaḥ | gurūñ chuśrūṣayā vīro dhanuṣā yudhi śātravān ||
罗伽婆以真实征服众人；以布施赢得贫苦；以恭敬侍奉赢得长者与师长；而在战场上，这位英雄以弓之威力战胜仇敌。
Rama is a hero who wins over the people by his truthfulness, the poor by charity, the preceptors by his service and the enemies in the battle by the power of his bow.
FAQs
Dharma is multi-dimensional: satya (truth), dāna (charity), guru-sevā (service to elders), and righteous valor together form ideal conduct.
Daśaratha enumerates Rāma’s virtues to demonstrate that he is fit for kingship and undeserving of exile.
Truthfulness (satya) is primary, supported by generosity, respectful service, and heroic competence.