Shloka 2.22.26

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

Devanagari script

तस्मादपरितापस्संस्त्वमप्यनुविधाय माम्।प्रतिसंहारय क्षिप्रमाभिषेचनिकीं क्रियाम्।।।।

Transliteration

tasmād aparitāpaḥ san tvam apy anuvidhāya mām |

pratisaṁhāraya kṣipram ābhiṣecanikīṁ kriyām ||

Translation

Therefore, be free from grief as I am; follow my lead, and quickly withdraw the rites and arrangements intended for the coronation.

Context

Therefore, be free from grief like me and revoke all the arrangements made for the consecration ceremony immediately.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Abhisheka (coronation rites)

FAQs

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

Dharma is disciplined action after acceptance: once the rightful course is understood, one should promptly align conduct and rituals with truth, avoiding chaos or revenge.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama instructs Lakshmana to stop the coronation preparations immediately, since the plan has been overturned.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical composure—Rama turns philosophy into orderly action, preventing anger from disrupting the kingdom’s decorum.