Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 13, Shloka 28
हयमेध
यज्ञोपक्रमः — Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations
स्वयमेव हि धर्मात्मा प्रययौ मुनिशासनात्।सुमन्त्रस्त्वरितो भूत्वा समानेतुं महीक्षित:।।1.13.28।।
svayam eva hi dharmātmā prayayau muniśāsanāt |
sumantras tvarito bhūtvā samānetuṃ mahīkṣitaḥ || 1.13.28 ||
诚然，具法德的苏曼特罗遵从仙人之命，亲自迅速启程，前去迎护诸王而来。
All the workers reported to the wise sage, Vasishta about the tasks completed for the sacrifice.
FAQs
Dharma is obedience to wise guidance and personal responsibility: Sumantra does not merely delegate; he participates directly to ensure the righteous task succeeds.
Beyond sending emissaries, Sumantra himself departs swiftly to bring the invited rulers.
Diligence rooted in dharma—prompt action, humility before the sage’s command, and reliability in state service.