Shloka 2.14.4
सत्यपाशः — Kaikeyi’s Demand and the Noose of the King’s Promise
संश्रुत्य शैब्यश्श्येनाय स्वां तनुं जगतीपतिः।प्रदाय पक्षिणे राज न्जगाम गतिमुत्तमाम्।।।।
sarvavāditra-saṅghāś ca veśyāś cālaṅkṛtāḥ striyaḥ |
ācāryā brāhmaṇā gāvaḥ puṇyāś ca mṛga-pakṣiṇaḥ || 2.14.40 ||
There were gathered companies of musicians of every kind, along with courtesans and women adorned in splendor; preceptors, brahmins, cows, and auspicious animals and birds were assembled as well.
O King O lord of the earth (king) Saibya attained the highest state by offering his own body to a hawk in accordance with his promise.
Dharma is shown as a social and sacred harmony: the coronation gathers religious authorities, auspicious symbols (cows), and public celebration, implying rule must integrate spiritual legitimacy and societal well-being.
The preparations include not only objects but also social participants—ritual specialists and celebratory groups—indicating a public, communal consecration.
Inclusiveness of the polity—legitimate kingship is presented as publicly witnessed and supported across social functions.