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Shloka 2.2.31

यौवराज्य-प्रस्तावः (Proposal for Rāma’s Installation as Heir-Apparent)

धर्मज्ञः सत्यसन्धश्च शीलवाननसूयकः।

क्षान्तः सान्त्वयिता श्लक्ष्णः कृतज्ञो विजितेन्द्रियः।।2.2.31।।

prajāsukhattve candrasya vasudhāyāḥ kṣamāguṇaiḥ |

buddhyā bṛhaspates tulyo vīrye sākṣāc chacīpateḥ || 2.2.30 ||

In bringing joy to the people he is like the Moon; in forbearance, like the Earth; in wisdom, equal to Bṛhaspati; and in valor, as if Indra himself.

Rama knows the ways of righteousness. He is true to his word and free from envy. He possesses a sound character with forbearance, gentleness and a sense of gratitude. With his senses under control, he is a source of consolation (in stressfultimes).

R
Rāma
C
Candra (Moon)
V
Vasudhā (Earth)
B
Bṛhaspati
Ś
Śacīpati (Indra)

A ruler’s dharma is multi-dimensional: he must delight and protect the people (Moon), endure and forgive (Earth), judge wisely (Bṛhaspati), and defend courageously (Indra).

Rāma is publicly praised through divine comparisons to articulate his fitness for royal responsibility.

Balanced excellence—benevolence, patience, wisdom, and valor held together as a single ideal.