Valmiki Ramayana 2.16.37: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 16, Shloka 37
सुमन्त्रदर्शनम् तथा रामस्य राजदर्शनाय प्रस्थानम्
Sumantra Meets Rama; Rama Departs to See the King
हर्म्यवातायनस्थाभिर्भूषिताभिस्समन्ततः ॥३७॥
कीर्यमाण स्सुपुष्पौघैर्ययौ स्त्रीभिररिन्दमः ।
harmyavātāyanasthābhir bhūṣitābhis samantataḥ ||37||
kīryamāṇaḥ supuṣpaughair yayau strībhir arindamaḥ |
Rama, penunduk musuh, meneruskan langkah; para wanita yang berhias indah berdiri di jendela istana, dari segenap penjuru menaburkan timbunan bunga yang harum sebagai penghormatan.
Rama, the subduer of enemies, proceeded while the wellattired women standing at the windows of their mansions showered heaps of flowers on him from every side.
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Public honor follows righteous conduct: the people’s reverence is portrayed as the social fruit of a leader who embodies dharma.
As Rama moves through the city, women watch from windows and celebrate him by showering flowers.
Rama’s lokapriyatā (belovedness among the people), arising from self-restraint and dharmic character.
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