Valmiki Ramayana 2.2.52: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 2, Shloka 52
यौवराज्य-प्रस्तावः
Proposal for Rāma’s Installation as Heir-Apparent
स्त्रियो वृद्धास्तरुण्यश्च सायं प्रातस्समाहिताः ।
सर्वान् देवान् नमस्यन्ति रामस्यार्थे यशस्विनः ॥५२॥
striyo vṛddhās taruṇyaś ca sāyaṃ prātas samāhitāḥ |
sarvān devān namasyanti rāmasyārthe yaśasvinaḥ ||52||
स्त्रियो वृद्धास्तरुण्यश्च सायं प्रातः समाहिताः। यशस्विनो रामस्यार्थे सर्वान् देवान् नमस्यन्ति॥
Women, young and old alike devoutly invoke at dusk and at dawn all the gods for the sake of the celebrated Rama.
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Civic dharma expressed as prayer: society supports righteous leadership through collective spiritual practice, seeking the protector’s well-being as a pathway to common good.
The verse reports widespread devotional acts performed for Rama’s welfare, reflecting public endorsement of his future rule.
Rama’s yaśas (honored reputation), implying merit accumulated through truthfulness and righteousness.
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