Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 3, Shloka 3
यौवराज्याभिषेक-उपकल्पनम्
Preparations for Rama’s Installation as Yuvaraja
इति प्रत्यर्च्य तान्राजा ब्राह्मणानिदमब्रवीत्।वसिष्ठं वामदेवं च तेषामेवोपशृण्वताम्।।।।
iti pratyarcya tān rājā brāhmaṇān idam abravīt | vasiṣṭhaṃ vāmad evaṃ ca teṣām evopaśṛṇvatām ||
એ રીતે તે બ્રાહ્મણોને યથોચિત પ્રતિપૂજા કરીને રાજાએ આ વચન કહ્યાં—વસિષ્ઠ અને વામદેવને સંબોધીને, જ્યારે અન્ય સૌ સાંભળતા હતા।
Rama appeared as the very image of king of the gandharvas known for his courage in this world. With his long arms, he was extremely handsome with a countenance of the colour of moonstone possessed of immense strength, he walked with the gait of an intoxicated elephant. He captivated the eyes and hearts of men with his beauty and generosity. He looked like Parjanya (raingod), gladdening men scorched by heat. Even after (intensely) gazing at Rama approaching, the king (Dasaratha) was not satiated.
FAQs
Reciprocal honor and respectful counsel: a king upholds dharma by honoring brāhmaṇas and seeking/using wise guidance in public matters.
After honoring the assembled brāhmaṇas, Daśaratha turns to speak formally to Vasiṣṭha and Vāmadeva, with the rest listening.
Daśaratha’s reverence for learned elders and his commitment to rule through counsel and proper procedure.