Shloka 2.4.43

अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः — Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision

Devanagari script

लक्ष्मणेमां मया सार्धं प्रशाधि त्वं वसुन्धराम्।द्वितीयं मेऽन्तरात्मानं त्वामियं श्रीरुपस्थिता।।2.4.43।।

Transliteration

lakṣmaṇa imāṃ mayā sārdhaṃ praśādhi tvaṃ vasundharām | dvitīyaṃ me 'ntarātmānaṃ tvām iyaṃ śrīr upasthitā || 2.4.43 ||

Translation

“Lakṣmaṇa, rule this earth together with me. This royal fortune has come to you as well, for you are to me like a second inner self.”

Context

O Lakshmana! rule this earth together with me. This royal fortune also accrues to you, for you are my second innermost self.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Sri (royal fortune)

FAQs

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

Power is to be shared with trusted, virtuous kin for the public good—kingship is a collective responsibility, not private enjoyment.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama, anticipating coronation, reassures Lakshmana that governance and royal prosperity belong to them together.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fraternal loyalty and non-possessiveness about authority (generosity in leadership).