Valmiki Ramayana 2.36.23: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 36, Shloka 23
अयोध्याकाण्डे षट्त्रिंशः सर्गः
Daśaratha’s orders for Rama’s escort; Kaikeyi’s fear; the Asamañjasa precedent
स तासां वचनं श्रुत्वा प्रकृतीनां नराधिपः।तं तत्याजाहितं पुत्रं तेषां प्रियचिकीर्षया।।।।
sa tāsāṃ vacanaṃ śrutvā prakṛtīnāṃ narādhipaḥ | taṃ tatyājāhitaṃ putraṃ teṣāṃ priya-cikīrṣayā ||2.36.23||
Ouvindo as palavras de seus súditos, o rei dos homens, desejoso de agradá-los, abandonou aquele filho nocivo.
That king (Sagara) heard the words of the citizens and with the intention of doing good to them, banished that malevolent son.
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Rajadharma prioritizes the safety and trust of the people over personal attachment. A ruler may need to renounce even a son if he is demonstrably harmful to the subjects.
The king responds to the citizens’ complaint by deciding to abandon/banish his son for the sake of public welfare.
Impartial justice and sacrifice in leadership—placing the realm’s welfare above private affection.
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