Valmiki Ramayana 2.49.14: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 49, Shloka 14
एकोनपञ्चाशः सर्गः (Sarga 49): Rāma’s Night Journey Beyond Kosala and the Charioteer Address
सूत इत्येव चाभाष्य सारथिं तमभीक्ष्णशः।हंसमत्तस्वरश्श्रीमानुवाच पुरुषर्षभः।।2.19.14।।
sūta ity eva cābhāṣya sārathiṁ tam abhīkṣṇaśaḥ | haṁsamattasvaraḥ śrīmān uvāca puruṣarṣabhaḥ ||
他只一再呼唤“御者”，屡屡对那驾车人说道；随后，那位光辉的至上之人——其声如醉天鹅——开口发言。
In this world, hunting is a unique pleasure. It is regarded as a delightful sport forroyal sages. But I do not have a great longing for hunting in the forest on the bank of river Sarayu.
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Dharma in communication: Rama’s respectful address to his charioteer models dignified speech and proper conduct toward attendants, consistent with maryādā (propriety).
The narration transitions into Rama’s spoken reflection; he repeatedly calls to the charioteer to speak.
Gentleness and courtesy—Rama’s manner of speech is portrayed as sweet and controlled.
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