Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 15, Shloka 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 ||
પછી સુમંત્રે રામનું મનોહર નિવાસસ્થાન જોયું—કૈલાસશિખર સમ શોભાયમાન અને શક્રના ભવન સમ તેજસ્વી.
Thereafter, Sumantra beheld the beautiful palace of Rama, resembling the abode of Indra or the peak of Kailasa in its splendour.
FAQs
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.