Then, honouring them duly, the virtuous king Dasaratha spoke to them these amiable words, consistent with duty and interest.
तान् पूजयित्वा धर्मात्मा राजा दशरथस्तदा॥ धर्मार्थसहितं युक्तं श्लक्ष्णं वचनमब्रवीत्।