Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 15, Shloka 18
अभिषेकसज्जा तथा सुमन्त्रस्य प्रेषणम्
Coronation Preparations and Sumantra’s Commission
अयं पृच्छामि वचनात्सुखमायुष्मतामहम्।।2.15.18।।राज्ञः संप्रति बुद्धस्य यच्चागमनकारणम्।
ayaṃ pṛcchāmi vacanāt sukham āyuṣmatām aham || 2.15.18 ||
rājñaḥ saṃprati buddhasya yac cāgamanakāraṇam |
“At your request, I shall ask the king—now awake—after his well-being, and also the reason for his summoning (me/this gathering).”
While the sovereign monarchs who hailed from different parts of the earth were thus talking Sumantra the king's confidant said:
FAQs
Dharma is truthful, responsible communication: Sumantra undertakes to verify the king’s welfare and intentions, ensuring that public action proceeds on clear and truthful information.
With the assembly waiting, Sumantra promises to approach the king and clarify both his condition and the purpose behind the summons.
Accountability and discretion: Sumantra acts as a careful intermediary who seeks facts before the ceremony proceeds.