Valmiki Ramayana 1.32.6: Bala Kanda, Sarga 32, Shloka 6
कुशवंशवर्णनम् · The Line of Kuśa and the Disfigurement of Kuśanābha’s Daughters by Vāyu
कुशाम्बस्तु महातेजाः कौशाम्बीमकरोत्पुरीम् ।
कुशनाभस्तु धर्मात्मा पुरं चक्रे महोदयम् ॥६॥
kuśāmbas tu mahātejāḥ kauśāmbīm akarot purīm |
kuśanābhas tu dharmātmā puraṃ cakre mahodayam ||6||
कुशाम्भ ने कौशाम्बी नाम का शहर बनाया। वो बहुत तेज था। कुशनाभ धरम वाला आदमी था, उसने महोदय नाम का शहर बनाया।
The brilliant Kushamba and the righteous Kushanabha constructed the cities ofKaushanbi and Mahodaya (as their capital) respectively.
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Dharma in governance includes creating stable civic centers—cities that embody protection, order, and prosperity under righteous rulers.
The narration lists the cities founded by Kuśa’s sons, identifying their capitals.
Royal capability joined with inner righteousness—splendour (tejas) and dharmic intention.
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