Shloka 2.22.14

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

Devanagari script

बुद्धिः प्रणीता येनेयं मनश्च सुसमाहितम्।तं तु नार्हामि संक्लेष्टुं प्रव्रजिष्यामि मा चिरम्।।।।

Transliteration

buddhiḥ praṇītā yeneyaṃ manaś ca susamāhitam | taṃ tu nārhāmi saṃkleṣṭuṃ pravrajiṣyāmi mā ciram ||

Translation

Since this resolve has been formed and my mind is well-composed, I ought not to distress him; I shall depart into exile without delay.

Context

With well-composed mind this decision has been taken. I do not like to inflict pain (on Dasaratha or Kaikeyi). I shall, therefore, depart to the forest without delay.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Rāma’s dharma is compassionate obedience: he chooses swift compliance to minimize suffering for his father and prevent further moral conflict.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma states that his decision is settled and that he will leave promptly rather than prolong distress at court.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Karunā (compassion) guided by steadiness of mind.