Valmiki Ramayana · Ayodhya Kanda · Sarga 2
अनेकवर्षसाहस्रो वृद्धस्त्वमसि पार्थिव। स रामं युवराजानमभिषिञ्चिस्व पार्थिवम्
anekavarṣasāhasro vṛddhastvamasi pārthiva| sa rāmaṃ yuvarājānamabhiṣiñcisva pārthivam
O mighty king, you have grown many thousands of years old. Therefore, you should coronate Rama as prince regent of this kingdom.
— M.N. Dutt (1891)
Commentary
The assembly addresses Dasharatha directly: 'You have grown many thousands of years old. Coronate Rama.' The directness is respectful but firm — they are telling the king what he already wants to hear. The mention of his age underscores the timeliness of the decision.
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