Shloka 2.15.3
अभिषेकसज्जा तथा सुमन्त्रस्य प्रेषणम् (Coronation Preparations and Sumantra’s Commission)
उदिते विमले सूर्ये पुष्ये चाभ्यागतेऽहनि।लग्ने कर्कटके प्राप्ते जन्म रामस्य च स्थिते।।2.15.3।।अभिषेकाय रामस्य द्विजेन्द्रैरुपकल्पितम्।
prasanno rājamārgaṃ ca patākādhvajaśobhitam | hṛṣṭaḥ pramuditaḥ sūto jagāmāśu vilokayan || 2.15.29 ||
Cheerful and delighted, the charioteer quickly went on, gazing upon the royal road adorned with pennants and banners.
The best of brahmins had decided to perform the consecration ceremony after the bright Sun appeared in the sky when the Pushya star approached the karkataka lagna, which was the constellation at the time of Rama's birth.
Dharma here appears as harmonious civic participation: the public space is ordered and beautified for a righteous royal transition, reflecting collective support for legitimate succession.
Sumantra moves through Ayodhyā’s main road, now festively decorated in anticipation of Rāma’s consecration.
Utsāha (positive zeal) joined with duty—Sumantra proceeds swiftly, encouraged by the auspicious atmosphere.