Valmiki Ramayana 2.15.29: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 15, Shloka 29
अभिषेकसज्जा तथा सुमन्त्रस्य प्रेषणम्
Coronation Preparations and Sumantra’s Commission
प्रसन्नो राजमार्गं च पताकाध्वजशोभितम् ॥२९॥
हृष्टः प्रमुदित स्सूतो जगामाशु विलोकयन् ।
prasanno rājamārgaṃ ca patākādhvajaśobhitam ||29||
hṛṣṭaḥ pramuditaḥ sūto jagāmāśu vilokayan |
सुमंत्र खुश था। वो जल्दी से रास्ता पर निकला। रास्ते में झंडे और पताके सजे थे। वो सबको देख के चल रहा था।
The charioteer left cheerfully, happily looking at the highway bedecked with pennantsand banners.
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Dharma here appears as harmonious civic participation: the public space is ordered and beautified for a righteous royal transition, reflecting collective support for legitimate succession.
Sumantra moves through Ayodhyā’s main road, now festively decorated in anticipation of Rāma’s consecration.
Utsāha (positive zeal) joined with duty—Sumantra proceeds swiftly, encouraged by the auspicious atmosphere.
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