Valmiki Ramayana 2.15.16: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 15, Shloka 16
अभिषेकसज्जा तथा सुमन्त्रस्य प्रेषणम्
Coronation Preparations and Sumantra’s Commission
इति तेषु ब्रुवाणेषु सार्वभौमान् महीपतीन् ॥१६॥
अब्रवीत्तानिदं सर्वान्सुमन्त्रो राजसत्कृतः ।
iti tēṣu bruvāṇēṣu sārvabhaumān mahīpatīn ||16||
abravīt tān idaṃ sarvān sumantro rājasatkṛtaḥ |
जब वो राजा लोग बात कर रहे थे, तब सुमंत्र आगे बढ़ा। राजा उसपे भरोसा करता था और उसे इज्जत देता था। उसने सबको एक साथ कहा।
While the sovereign monarchs who hailed from different parts of the earth were thus talking Sumantra the king's confidant said:
FAQs
Dharma here is proper mediation and protocol: a trusted minister speaks to maintain order and truthful coordination in a public state ceremony.
The assembly is concerned at the king’s absence; Sumantra steps in to communicate and manage the situation.
Loyal service and prudence: Sumantra acts as a reliable agent of the king, guiding the assembly calmly.
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