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Verse 359.20

Sarga 21

विदितः स हि धर्मज्ञः शरणागतवत्सलः।।5.21.20।। तेन मैत्री भवतु ते यदि जीवितुमिच्छसि।

viditaḥ sa hi dharmajñaḥ śaraṇāgatavatsalaḥ..5.21.20.. tena maitrī bhavatu te yadi jīvitumicchasi.

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English Translation

""He is famous as a knower of dharma and is compassionate to those who seek his protection. If you desire to preserve your life build friendship with him."

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Word Meanings

धर्मज्ञः one who knows dharma, सः he, शरणागतवत्सलः kind to those who seek his protection, विदितः हि famous, जीवितुम् to preserve your life, इच्छसि यदि if you so desire, ते to you, तेन with him, मैत्री friendship, भवतु be built.

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Source

Valmiki Ramayana

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Chapter

Sarga 21

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359.20