Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 15, Shloka 4
अभिषेकसज्जा तथा सुमन्त्रस्य प्रेषणम्
Coronation Preparations and Sumantra’s Commission
काञ्चना जलकुम्भाश्च भद्रपीठं स्वलंकृतम्।।2.15,4।।रथः च सम्यगास्तीर्णो भास्वता व्याघ्रचर्मणा।
kāñcanā jalakumbhāś ca bhadrapīṭhaṃ svalaṅkṛtam || 2.15.4 ||
rathaś ca samyag āstīrṇo bhāsvatā vyāghracarmaṇā |
Golden water-jars and a finely adorned ceremonial seat were kept ready; and the chariot too had been properly spread with a gleaming tiger-skin.
The charioteer (Sumantra) beheld Rama's palace closed with two heavypanelled doors. Adorned with hundreds of galleries, it had a peak mounted with golden idols. The arches were studded with different gems and corals. Bright like dense autumnal cloud, it shone like the cave of mount Meru. It was ornamented with excellent garlands and precious diamonds. Pearls were strewn around. Decorated with sandal and aloe wood, it emitted, like the peak of mount Dardura, captivating fragrance৷৷ Sarasas and peacocks were singing sweetly. The palace was full of skilfully carved images of deer and other embellishments. It attracted the minds and the eyes of all living beings with brilliant splendour. Resplendent like the Sun and the Moon, it looked like the abode of Kubera and a reflected image of the abode of Mahendra. It was crowded with birds of various kinds. In height it was equal to the peak of mount Meru. Villagers thronged the palace with gifts, eagerly waiting with folded hands to see the spectacle of Rama's coronation. Lofty, it looked like a vast cloud. Welldecked and filled with various gems, it was crowded with hunchbacks and kiratas (hunters) too.
FAQs
Dharma here appears as orderly preparedness and reverence for rightful kingship—society arranges auspicious materials with care, reflecting respect for established royal and ritual duty.
Ayodhya is making tangible preparations for Rama’s anticipated consecration—items like water-jars, a ceremonial seat, and a prepared chariot are readied.
Collective civic discipline and devotion: the city’s people and royal household show diligence and faith in Rama’s imminent coronation.