Valmiki Ramayana 2.1.43: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 1, Shloka 43
गुणप्रशंसा-युवराजनिर्णयः
Praise of Rama’s Virtues and the Decision on the Heir-Apparent
पूर्णचन्द्राननस्याथ शोकापनुदमात्मनः ॥४३॥
लोके रामस्य बुबुधे सम्प्रियत्वं महात्मनः ।
pūrṇacandrānanasyātha śokāpanudam ātmanaḥ ||43||
loke rāmasya bubudhe sampriyatvaṃ mahātmanaḥ |
राम चेहरे से पूरा चाँद जैसा था। राजा ने समझा कि लोगों में राम का नाम बहुत है। सोचा, मेरा दुख इससे दूर हो जाएगा।
The king realised afterwards that his grief would be dispelled if noble Rama whose countenance resembled the full moon and who was a favourite of the people is crowned.
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A dharmic ruler is one who is loved for virtue; public trust (loka-priyatā) is a sign of righteous conduct and rightful leadership.
Daśaratha recognizes that crowning Rāma—beloved by the people—will resolve his inner anxiety and stabilize the realm.
Rāma’s capacity to relieve suffering—both personal grief and social distress—through his character.
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