Valmiki Ramayana 2.15.12: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 15, Shloka 12
अभिषेकसज्जा तथा सुमन्त्रस्य प्रेषणम्
Coronation Preparations and Sumantra’s Commission
अष्टौ च कन्या माङ्गल्या स्सर्वाभरणभूषिताः।।2.15.12।।वादित्राणि च सर्वाणि वन्दिनश्च तथाऽपरे।
aṣṭau ca kanyā māṅgalyāḥ sarvābharaṇa-bhūṣitāḥ || 2.15.12 ||
vāditrāṇi ca sarvāṇi vandinaś ca tathāpare |
आठ लड़कियाँ वहीं खड़ी थीं जो शुभ माना जाता है। उन्होंने सब तरह के गहने पहने थे। साज-बाज भी वहीं थे। गाने वाले लोग भी वहीं तैयार बैठे थे।
Eight auspicious maidens adorned with all types of ornaments, all sorts of musical instruments, panegyrists and others (were in waiting).
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Dharma is presented as communal participation in righteous governance: society supports legitimate rule through sanctioned rites, blessings, and public celebration.
Participants essential to the festive-ritual atmosphere—maidens, musicians, and bards—are assembled for Rāma’s consecration.
Collective devotion and harmony: the community aligns itself to uphold the royal rite with auspicious presence and praise.
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