Shloka 2.15.10
अभिषेकसज्जा तथा सुमन्त्रस्य प्रेषणम् (Coronation Preparations and Sumantra’s Commission)
चन्द्रमण्डलसङ्काशमातपत्रं च पाण्डुरम्।।2.15.10।।सज्जं द्युतिकरं श्रीमदभिषेकपुरस्कृतम्।
candramāṇḍala-saṅkāśam ātapatraṃ ca pāṇḍuram || 2.15.10 ||
sajjaṃ dyutikaraṃ śrīmad abhiṣekapuraskṛtam |
A pale-white royal umbrella, radiant and splendid—like the circle of the moon—was kept ready in front of the coronation pavilion.
A lustrous pale white umbrella resembling the Moon's orb or the pole star was kept in front of the coronation pavilion.
Dharma is shown as orderly, public legitimacy: kingship is not private power but a sanctified office marked by auspicious symbols arranged according to tradition.
The city’s attendants have arranged royal insignia for Rāma’s consecration; the parasol is displayed prominently as part of the ceremony.
Reverence for tradition and civic responsibility: the community ensures that the rite is properly equipped and dignified.