Valmiki Ramayana 1.58.20: Bala Kanda, Sarga 58, Shloka 20
त्रिशङ्कुशापः · Trishanku’s Curse and Appeal to Viśvāmitra
यज्ञैर्बहुविधैरिष्टं प्रजा धर्मेण पालिताः ॥२०॥
गुरवश्च महात्मान श्शीलवृत्तेन तोषिताः ।
yajñair bahuvidhair iṣṭaṃ prajā dharmeṇa pālitāḥ ||20||
guravaś ca mahātmānaḥ śīlavṛttena toṣitāḥ |
मैंने बहुत तरह के यज्ञ किए हैं। अपने प्रजा को धरम से रखा है। बड़े लोग और गुरु मेरे करैक्टर से खुश हैं।
I have performed various sacirifices and ruled over my people guided by the law of righteousness. I have pleased eminent elders with my conduct and character.
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Rāja-dharma is defined as protecting subjects under righteousness and honoring sacred duties (yajña), linking ethical governance with religious responsibility.
Triśaṅku argues his worthiness before Viśvāmitra by citing his sacrifices, just rule, and respectful conduct toward elders.
Responsible kingship—duty-bound protection of the people and reverence toward elders.
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