Valmiki Ramayana 1.4.25: Bala Kanda, Sarga 4, Shloka 25
कुशिलवगानप्रशंसा · The Commissioning and Public Performance of the Rāmāyaṇa
आसीनः काञ्चने दिव्ये स च सिंहासने प्रभुः ।
उपोपविष्टस्सचिवैर्भ्रातृभिश्च परन्तपः ॥२५॥
āsīnaḥ kāñcane divye sa ca siṃhāsane prabhuḥ |
upopaviṣṭaḥ sacivair bhrātṛbhiś ca parantapaḥ ||25||
राम दुश्मनों को हराने वाले थे। वो एक सोना के सिंहासन पर बैठे थे, वो सिंहासन बहुत चमकदार था। उनके पास उनके मंत्री बैठे थे और उनके भाई भी थे।
Rama, the tormentor of enemies, surrounded by his ministers and brothers occupied the splendid golden throne.
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Rajadharma is implied: rightful authority is exercised with orderly counsel—ministers and family support the king, reflecting governance rooted in responsibility rather than personal whim.
Rama is shown seated in royal assembly on a magnificent throne, with ministers and brothers present, setting the scene for the public recitation.
Rama’s maryādā (dignified propriety) and kingly steadiness—he is situated in a context of counsel, restraint, and public duty.
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