Valmiki Ramayana · Ayodhya Kanda · Sarga 2
ततः परिषदं सर्वामामन्त्र्य वसुधाधिपः। हितमुद्धर्षणं चैवमुवाच प्रथितं वचः
tataḥ pariṣadaṃ sarvāmāmantrya vasudhādhipaḥ| hitamuddharṣaṇaṃ caivamuvāca prathitaṃ vacaḥ
Thereafter, the lord of the earth (king Dasaratha) addressed the entire assembly of invitees. He spoke these pleasing words aimed at their welfare which thrilled and delighted the hearts (of the assembled kings):
— M.N. Dutt (1891)
Commentary
Dasharatha rises to address the assembly. His words are described as deep and resonant, like thunder. The voice of the king carries the weight of his dynasty and his decision. The assembly falls silent to hear the announcement that will change everything.
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