Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 17, Shloka 2
रामस्य राजमार्गगमनम्
Rama’s Progress along the Royal Highway
स गृहैरभ्रसङ्काशैः पाण्डुरैरुपशोभितम्।।।।राजमार्गं ययौ रामो मध्येनागरुधूपितम्।
sa gṛhair abhra-saṅkāśaiḥ pāṇḍurair upaśobhitam | rāja-mārgaṃ yayau rāmo madhyenāgaru-dhūpitam ||
Rāma seguiu pelo meio da via real, perfumada com incenso de agaru, embelezada por casas alvas que pareciam nuvens.
That Rama, proceeded down the middle of the highway made fragrant with agaru and incense, lined with houses gleaming pale white like clouds.
FAQs
Dharma appears as civic order and auspiciousness: the well-kept royal road symbolizes a society aligned with righteous rule and cultural refinement.
Rama is traveling through Ayodhya on the main royal thoroughfare toward the palace area.
Public dignity and restraint: Rama’s steady movement through the city reflects disciplined princely conduct.