Valmiki Ramayana 2.6.19: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 6, Shloka 19
रामाभिषेकपूर्वसज्जा
Preparations for Rama’s Coronation
अलङ्कारं पुरस्यैवं कृत्वा तत्पुरवासिनः।आकाङ्क्षमाणा रामस्य यौवराज्याभिषेचनम्।।2.6.19।।समेत्य सङ्घशस्सर्वे चत्वरेषु सभासु च।कथयन्तो मिथस्तत्र प्रशशंसुर्जनाधिपम्।।2.6.20।।
alaṅkāraṃ purasyaivaṃ kṛtvā tatpuravāsinaḥ |
ākāṅkṣamāṇā rāmasya yauvarājyābhiṣecanam || 2.6.19 ||
अशा रीतीने नगराची सजावट करून, तेथील रहिवासी रामाच्या युवराज्याभिषेकाची उत्कंठेने वाट पाहू लागले।
Then holding the vessel containing havis on his head, he offered the oblations of clarified butter into the sacred fire for Visnu in accordance with ritual practices.
FAQs
Legitimate succession and social harmony: dharma is supported when the community aligns itself with a righteous transfer of responsibility.
After decorating Ayodhyā, the people wait with anticipation for Rāma’s installation as crown prince.
Rāma’s perceived worthiness—public confidence that his character embodies dharma and stability.
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