दूतवध्या न दृष्टा हि राजशास्त्रेषु राक्षस। दूतेन वेदितव्यं च यथार्थं हितवादिना।।5.58.147।।
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Valmiki Ramayana Dataset
English Translation
राक्षस demon, राजशास्त्रेषु by the royal code, दूतवध्या killing of emissary, न दृष्टा हि not seen indeed, हितवादिना wellwisher, दूतेन messenger, यथार्थम् truth, वेदितव्यम् has to convey.
English Commentary
'The royal code prohibits the murder of an emissary. A wellwishing emissary should convey the truth.