Valmiki Ramayana 2.15.10: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 15, Shloka 10
अभिषेकसज्जा तथा सुमन्त्रस्य प्रेषणम्
Coronation Preparations and Sumantra’s Commission
चन्द्रमण्डलसङ्काशमातपत्रं च पाण्डुरम्।।2.15.10।।सज्जं द्युतिकरं श्रीमदभिषेकपुरस्कृतम्।
candramāṇḍala-saṅkāśam ātapatraṃ ca pāṇḍuram || 2.15.10 ||
sajjaṃ dyutikaraṃ śrīmad abhiṣekapuraskṛtam |
राजा के लिए एक सफेद छत्ता तैयार रखा था। वो इतना चमक रहा था जैसे चाँद चमक रहा हो। यह सबसे आगे रखा गया था अभिषेक की जगह पर।
A lustrous pale white umbrella resembling the Moon's orb or the pole star was kept in front of the coronation pavilion.
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Dharma is shown as orderly, public legitimacy: kingship is not private power but a sanctified office marked by auspicious symbols arranged according to tradition.
The city’s attendants have arranged royal insignia for Rāma’s consecration; the parasol is displayed prominently as part of the ceremony.
Reverence for tradition and civic responsibility: the community ensures that the rite is properly equipped and dignified.
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