Shloka 2.22.12

अभिषेक-निवृत्ति-उपदेशः (Withdrawal of the Coronation: Rama’s Counsel to Lakshmana)

Devanagari script

मम प्रव्राजनादद्य कृतकृत्या नृपात्मजा।सुतं भरतमव्यग्रमभिषेचयिता ततः।।।।

Transliteration

mama pravrājanād adya kṛtakṛtyā nṛpātmajā | sutaṃ bharatam avyagram abhiṣecayitā tataḥ ||

Translation

Once I depart into exile today, the king’s daughter—her aim accomplished—will then, without hesitation, have her son Bharata consecrated.

Context

Immediately after my departure to the forest, the king's (Kekaya's) daughter having accomplished her objective, will enthrone Bharata without any distraction.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Kaikeyī
• Bharata

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Rāma accepts political reversal without resorting to adharma; he recognizes the succession will proceed and does not advocate violence or disruption.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma predicts the immediate political outcome: after his exile, Bharata will be enthroned.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Detachment and restraint—Rāma does not cling to power even when it is taken away.