Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 23, Shloka 29
लक्ष्मणक्रोधः—दैवपुरुषकारविवादः
Lakshmana’s Wrath and the Debate on Destiny vs Human Effort
मङ्गलैरभिषिञ्चस्व तत्र त्वं व्यापृतो भव।अहमेको महीपालानलं वारयितुं बलात्।।।।
maṅgalair abhiṣiñcasva tatra tvaṃ vyāpṛto bhava | aham eko mahīpālān alaṃ vārayituṃ balāt || 2.23.29 ||
Proceed with the consecration using auspicious rites and remain engaged in that task; I alone am sufficient, by my strength, to hold back the kings (who might oppose you).
The consecration may be performed with these auspicious materials. I am alone capable of facing these kings with my valour.
FAQs
Dharma is the protection of rightful order: the king’s consecration symbolizes legitimate rule, and Lakṣmaṇa frames his own duty as removing obstacles so that righteous governance can proceed.
Lakṣmaṇa urges Rāma not to be distracted by potential resistance from other rulers; he offers to personally deter any hostile kings while Rāma completes the coronation rites.
Readiness for self-sacrificing service—Lakṣmaṇa’s martial resolve is presented as subordinate to Rāma’s dharmic kingship.