Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 4, Shloka 19
अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः
Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision
प्रायेण हि निमित्तानामीदृशानां समुद्भवे।राजा हि मृत्युमाप्नोति घोरां वाऽऽपदमृच्छति।।2.4.19।।
prāyeṇa hi nimittānām īdṛśānāṃ samudbhave | rājā hi mṛtyum āpnoti ghorāṃ vā āpadam ṛcchati || 2.4.19 ||
এনেধৰণৰ নিমিত্ত উদ্ভৱ হ’লে সাধাৰণতে ৰজা হয় মৃত্যুক প্ৰাপ্ত হয়, নতুবা ভয়ংকৰ আপদত পতিত হয়।
When such ominous signs appear, usually the king either meets with death or faces a grave calamity.
FAQs
Rajadharma includes vigilance and timely action: a ruler must recognize warning signs and act responsibly to protect the realm, acknowledging life’s uncertainty.
Daśaratha, feeling anxiety and reading ominous signs, urges quick arrangements for Rāma’s consecration as heir-apparent.
Daśaratha’s sense of responsibility and foresight as a king—his concern that the kingdom not be endangered by delay.