Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 15, Shloka 30
अभिषेकसज्जा तथा सुमन्त्रस्य प्रेषणम्
Coronation Preparations and Sumantra’s Commission
स सूतस्तत्र शुश्राव रामाधिकरणाः कथाः।।2.15.30।।अभिषेचनसंयुक्तास्सर्वलोकस्य हृष्टवत्।
sa sūtas tatra śuśrāva rāmādhikaraṇāḥ kathāḥ | abhiṣecanasaṃyuktāḥ sarvalokasya hṛṣṭavat || 2.15.30 ||
Di sana sang sais mendengar, di tengah orang banyak yang bersukacita, percakapan tentang Rāma—pembicaraan yang berkaitan dengan upacara abhiṣeka (penobatan suci).
The charioteer heard the conversation relating to Rama and his consecration among the happy citizens.
FAQs
The verse underscores social endorsement of dharmic kingship: the people’s joy signals trust that Rāma’s rule aligns with righteousness and truth.
While moving through the city, Sumantra hears widespread, happy discussion about Rāma’s upcoming consecration.
Lokasaṅgraha (social cohesion): the community’s shared happiness reflects unity around a dharmic leader.