Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 58, Shloka 16
त्रिशङ्कुशापः
Trishanku’s Curse and Appeal to Viśvāmitra
अथ तद्वाक्यमाज्ञाय राजा चण्डालतां गत:।अब्रवीत्प्राञ्जलिर्वाक्यं वाक्यज्ञो वाक्यकोविदम्।।।।
atha tadvākyam ājñāya rājā caṇḍālatāṃ gataḥ | abravīt prāñjalir vākyaṃ vākyajño vākyakovidam ||
明白了那番话后，国王虽已沦为旃陀罗之身，仍合掌恭敬开口，对那位善于言辞的圣仙陈述；而他自己亦通晓得体之语。
In response to his words the king, who had fallen into the state of a chandala yet proficient in expression, spoke to one (Viswamitra) expert in speech, with folded hands.
FAQs
Even in degradation and social dishonour, one should approach the worthy with humility and self-control; respectful speech and reverence toward sages are presented as dharmic conduct.
Triśaṅku, cast down into a caṇḍāla-like condition after rejection by his preceptor’s circle, turns to Viśvāmitra and begins a plea with folded hands.
Humility (vinaya) and disciplined speech—he restrains pride and speaks with respectful, well-chosen words despite his misfortune.