Read the following excerpt from the Ramayana of Valmiki. Which important principle of Hindu culture is represented in the passage?
Making obeisance [paying honor by bowing or kneeling] to Kaikeyi, he said: "If by an involuntary offence, I have caused my father displeasure, then O Mother, propitiate him [regain his favor] for me. Erstwhile [previously], even when displeased, my father showed favour to me, but today, I behold him pale of countenance, and deeply distressed, nor does he speak to me. Is my revered father suffering any physical or mental distress? It is rare indeed for a man to be consistently happy. Has his majesty seen any grievous fault in the amiable Prince Bharata or the valorous Shatrughna, or in my mothers or in me? I do not desire to live a single instant if his majesty is not satisfied with me, or is displeased or if I have disobeyed him. Why should not man obey his parents, who are the source of his birth and who are living gods?
A. The concept of reincarnation
B. The upholding of the laws of the universe (dharma)
C. The high level of respect paid to those in a position of authority
D. The forgiving of sins through sacrifice