Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 15, Shloka 25
अभिषेकसज्जा तथा सुमन्त्रस्य प्रेषणम्
Coronation Preparations and Sumantra’s Commission
स्तुवन्तं तं तदा सूतं सुमन्त्रं मन्त्रकोविदम्।।2.15.25।।प्रतिबुध्य ततो राजा इदं वचनमब्रवीत्।
stuvantaṃ taṃ tadā sūtaṃ sumantraṃ mantrakovidam || 2.15.25 ||
pratibudhya tato rājā idaṃ vacanam abravīt |
حينئذٍ استيقظ الملك وقال هذه الكلمات لسومانترَ—سائق المركبة والمستشار الحاذق—وكان يثني عليه.
Dasaratha waking up saw the charioteer and expert counsellor Sumantra extoling him, and said:
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Rajadharma is supported by wise counsel: the king’s actions are mediated through trusted, competent advisors who uphold orderly administration.
Daśaratha wakes and begins addressing Sumantra, who has been offering praise and formal wake-up blessings.
Competence and trustworthiness in service—Sumantra is both sūta and mantrakovida.