Shloka 2.15.31
अभिषेकसज्जा तथा सुमन्त्रस्य प्रेषणम् (Coronation Preparations and Sumantra’s Commission)
ततो ददर्श रुचिरं कैलासशिखरप्रभम्।।2.15.31।।रामवेश्म सुमन्त्रस्तु शक्रवेश्मसमप्रभम्।
tato dadarśa ruciraṃ kailāsaśikharaprabham | rāmaveśma sumantras tu śakravēśmasamaprabham || 2.15.31 ||
Then Sumantra beheld Rāma’s lovely residence—splendid like the summit of Kailāsa, radiant like the mansion of Śakra (Indra).
Thereafter, Sumantra beheld the beautiful palace of Rama, resembling the abode of Indra or the peak of Kailasa in its splendour.
The imagery links rightful rule with visible order and prosperity: a dharmic heir’s dwelling is portrayed as harmonious and resplendent, suggesting inner virtue reflected outwardly.
Sumantra arrives at and looks upon Rāma’s palace, described through divine and cosmic similes.
Śrī-yukta maryādā (dignified splendor): Rāma’s station is shown as majestic yet fitting, anticipating righteous kingship.