Shloka 15
लक्ष्मणोपदेशः
Lakshmana Consoles Rama on Fate, Fortitude, and Right Action
तत्त्वतो हि नरश्रेष्ठ बुद्ध्या समनुचिन्तय।बुध्द्या युक्ता महाप्राज्ञा विजानन्ति शुभाशुभे।।3.66.15।।
tattvato hi naraśreṣṭha buddhyā samanucintaya |
buddhyā yuktā mahāprājñā vijānanti śubhāśubhe || 3.66.15 ||
O Bester der Menschen, erwäge mit deinem Verstand die Wirklichkeit der Dinge, wie sie ist. Die wahrhaft Weisen, mit Unterscheidungskraft begabt, erkennen das Heilsame und das Unheilsame und wählen danach.
O best among men ! judge the facts rightly with your intellect. The wise apply their minds and know what is right and what is wrong.
FAQs
Dharma depends on viveka (discernment): seeing reality clearly and distinguishing śubha from aśubha before acting.
Lakshmana urges Rama to shift from emotional overwhelm to rational assessment so that the search and response can proceed effectively.
Buddhi and prajñā: the capacity to think clearly under pressure and choose the righteous, effective course.