Shloka 2.2.47
यौवराज्य-प्रस्तावः (Proposal for Rāma’s Installation as Heir-Apparent)
युनक्त्यर्थैः प्रहृष्टश्च तमसौ यत्र तुष्यति।।2.2.46।।शान्तै स्सर्वप्रजाकान्तैः प्रीतिसञ्जननैर्नृणाम्।गुणैर्विरुरुचे रामो दीप्त स्सूर्य इवांशुभिः।।2.2.47।।
śāntaiḥ sarvaprajākāntaiḥ prītisañjananair nṛṇām |
guṇair viruruce rāmo dīptaḥ sūrya ivāṃśubhiḥ || 2.2.47 ||
With virtues that were tranquil, beloved of all subjects, and joy-producing for men, Rama shone—like the radiant sun with its rays.
When pleased, Rama bestows wealth. Like the Sun shining with his rays, He shines with his qualities of tranquil, charming and loving nature.
Dharma is portrayed as character that benefits society: tranquility, universal goodwill, and the power to generate harmony are treated as the true ‘rays’ of leadership.
The narration summarizes why Rama is adored—his qualities are naturally pleasing and socially stabilizing.
Śānti (inner peace) joined with prajā-kāntatā (being dear to the people), indicating a ruler whose moral presence itself becomes protection.