Valmiki Ramayana 2.15.9: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 15, Shloka 9
अभिषेकसज्जा तथा सुमन्त्रस्य प्रेषणम्
Coronation Preparations and Sumantra’s Commission
चन्द्रांशुविकचप्रख्यं काञ्चनं रत्नभूषितम्।।2.15.9।।सज्जं तिष्ठति रामस्य वालव्यजनमुत्तमम्।
candrāṃśuvikacaprakhyaṃ kāñcanaṃ ratnabhūṣitam || 2.15.9 ||
sajjaṃ tiṣṭhati rāmasya vālavyajanam uttamam |
सुमंत्र पुरानी रिवाज़ में माहिर था। वो भीड़ वाले दरवाज़े से गुज़रा और एक शांत आंगन में पहुँचा। वहाँ जवान लड़के खड़े थे, चौकन्ना और ध्यान में, उनके हाथ में बरछी और धनुष थे, उनके कान के गहने चमक रहे थे।
Honey, curd, ghee, puffed grain, darbha grass, flowers and milk were arranged. Well-mannered courtesans adorned with all kinds of ornaments (stood in position).
FAQs
Dharma is expressed as honoring rightful station with restraint and beauty: royal insignia are not mere luxury but symbols of responsibility and the public role that must be carried with truthfulness and propriety.
Items of royal attendance are prepared for Rāma, suggesting an imminent public appearance or ceremonial departure.
Rāma’s implied dignity (maryādā): the readiness of honorific service reflects the esteem attached to his righteous character and role.
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