Shloka 2.22.27

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

Devanagari script

एभिरेव घटै स्सर्वैरभिषेचनसम्भृतैः।मम लक्ष्मण तापस्ये व्रतस्नानं भविष्यति।।।।

Transliteration

ebhir eva ghaṭaiḥ sarvair abhiṣecana-sambhṛtaiḥ |

mama lakṣmaṇa tāpasye vrata-snānaṁ bhaviṣyati ||

Translation

With these very pots of water gathered for the consecration, O Lakshmana, I shall perform the vow-bath for the life of ascetic discipline that lies ahead.

Context

With these very pots (of holy water) brought for the purpose of consecration, O Lakshmana! I shall take bath at the time of taking vow for practising penance.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Ghaṭa (pots of water)
• Abhisheka (coronation)

FAQs

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

Dharma is adaptability in righteousness: Rama converts symbols of royal power into instruments of vowed discipline, showing commitment to truth and duty over status.

What is the narrative situation?

As coronation materials stand ready, Rama declares they will instead serve for his initiation into a vowed life of penance (tapasya), anticipating exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Renunciatory resolve and satya-niṣṭhā (steadfastness to truth): Rama redirects honor from kingship to ethical commitment.