Shloka 59
सूर्य–कर्णोपदेशः
Sūrya’s Counsel to Karṇa on Kīrti and the Kuṇḍala
साथ ही उन्हें समस्त राक्षसोंके राज्यपर अभिषिक्त कर दिया और लक्ष्मणका सुहृद् तथा अपना सलाहकार बना लिया
sārdhaṃ ca tān sarvarākṣasarājye 'bhiṣicya lakṣmaṇaṃ suhṛdaṃ ca svamantrināṃ cakāra
Sinabi ni Mārkaṇḍeya: Kasabay nito, isinagawa niya ang pag-aabhiseka at itinalaga sila sa paghahari sa buong kaharian ng mga Rākṣasa; at ginawa niyang si Lakṣmaṇa ay kapwa pinagkakatiwalaang kaibigan at sariling tagapayo—sa gayon ay pinatatag ang pamamahala sa pamamagitan ng lehitimong pagtatalaga at maingat na paggabay.
मार्कण्डेय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Legitimate rule is strengthened by formal consecration (abhiṣeka) and by appointing trustworthy counsel; ethical governance depends not only on power but on prudent advisors and recognized authority.
Markandeya narrates that a ruler formally installs others over the entire Rakshasa realm and appoints Lakshmana as a close friend and personal advisor, indicating consolidation of governance through alliance and counsel.