Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 15, Shloka 30
अभिषेकसज्जा तथा सुमन्त्रस्य प्रेषणम्
Coronation Preparations and Sumantra’s Commission
स सूतस्तत्र शुश्राव रामाधिकरणाः कथाः।।2.15.30।।अभिषेचनसंयुक्तास्सर्वलोकस्य हृष्टवत्।
sa sūtas tatra śuśrāva rāmādhikaraṇāḥ kathāḥ | abhiṣecanasaṃyuktāḥ sarvalokasya hṛṣṭavat || 2.15.30 ||
Там возничий услышал среди ликующего народа разговоры о Раме — речи, связанные с обрядом помазания и посвящения.
The charioteer heard the conversation relating to Rama and his consecration among the happy citizens.
FAQs
The verse underscores social endorsement of dharmic kingship: the people’s joy signals trust that Rāma’s rule aligns with righteousness and truth.
While moving through the city, Sumantra hears widespread, happy discussion about Rāma’s upcoming consecration.
Lokasaṅgraha (social cohesion): the community’s shared happiness reflects unity around a dharmic leader.