Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 37
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम्
Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs
निवर्त्यमानो रामेण सुमन्त्रः शोककर्शितः।तत्सर्वं वचनं श्रुत्वा स्नेहात्काकुत्स्थमब्रवीत्।।2.52.37।।
nivartyamāno rāmeṇa sumantraḥ śokakarśitaḥ |
tat sarvaṃ vacanaṃ śrutvā snehāt kākutstham abravīt || 2.52.37 ||
苏曼特罗奉罗摩之命返程，因悲伤而憔悴；他听尽那一切言辞，出于深情，便对迦拘斯陀王族的王子开口说道。
When Sumantra was asked by Rama to go back, he grew grief-stricken. Having heard all that was said by the scion of the Kakutsthas, he replied:
FAQs
Dharma is loyal service: even when commanded to return, Sumantra’s affection and duty compel him to speak truthfully from the heart.
After receiving Rama’s instructions, Sumantra prepares to respond, overwhelmed by sorrow at the separation.
Sumantra’s devotion and sincerity—service joined with emotional truth.