Valmiki Ramayana 2.52.32: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 32
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम्
Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs
ब्रूयाश्च हि महाराजं भरतं क्षिप्रमानय।आगतश्चापि भरतः स्थाप्यो नृपमते पदे।।2.52.32।।
brūyāś ca hi mahārājaṃ bharataṃ kṣipram ānaya | āgataś cāpi bharataḥ sthāpyo nṛpamate pade || 2.52.32 ||
I powiedz wielkiemu królowi, by wezwał Bharatę niezwłocznie; a gdy Bharata przybędzie, powinien być wprowadzony na królewski tron zgodnie z wolą króla.
Tell the king to send for Bharata quickly, and on his arrival, he be placed in the position of the king as per his own desire.
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Dharma here is orderly succession and obedience to the king’s declared intent, preventing chaos in governance.
Rāma directs that Bharata be called and placed in kingship as Daśaratha desires, ensuring continuity of rule.
Renunciation and public-mindedness—Rāma prioritizes stability of the realm over personal entitlement.
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