Valmiki Ramayana 2.5.24: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 5, Shloka 24
अभिषेकोपवास-आदेशः
Coronation Preparations and the Fast Enjoined
चैव तदा तुल्यं सहासीनास्सभासदः ।
आसनेभ्यस्समुत्तस्थुः पूजयन्तः पुरोहितम् ॥२४॥
caiva tadā tulyaṃ sahāsīnāḥ sabhāsadaḥ |
āsanebhyaḥ samuttasthuḥ pūjayantaḥ purohitam ||24||
Ketika itu para pembesar yang duduk di balairung turut bangkit dari tempat duduk, memuliakan dan menghormati pendeta diraja.
All those present in the assembly with him (the king) also got up from their seats as he (Dasaratha) did and paid their obeisance to Vasistha.
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Dharma is collective observance of respect: when leaders honour the righteous, society follows, sustaining moral order and reverence for wisdom.
The entire assembly rises to honour Vasiṣṭha, mirroring the king’s own respectful gesture.
Civic discipline and shared reverence—public etiquette aligned with righteousness—are emphasized.
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