Valmiki Ramayana 2.4.19: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 4, Shloka 19
अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः · Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision
प्रायेण हि निमित्तानामीदृशानां समुद्भवे ।
राजा हि मृत्युमाप्नोति घोरां वाऽऽपदमृच्छति ॥१९॥
prāyeṇa hi nimittānām īdṛśānāṃ samudbhave |
rājā hi mṛtyum āpnoti ghorāṃ vā āpadam ṛcchati ||19||
このような兆しが現れるとき、たいてい王は死に至るか、あるいは恐るべき災厄に打たれるのである。
When such ominous signs appear, usually the king either meets with death or faces a grave calamity.
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Rajadharma includes vigilance and timely action: a ruler must recognize warning signs and act responsibly to protect the realm, acknowledging life’s uncertainty.
Daśaratha, feeling anxiety and reading ominous signs, urges quick arrangements for Rāma’s consecration as heir-apparent.
Daśaratha’s sense of responsibility and foresight as a king—his concern that the kingdom not be endangered by delay.
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