Valmiki Ramayana 2.23.21: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 23, Shloka 21
लक्ष्मणक्रोधः—दैवपुरुषकारविवादः
Lakshmana’s Wrath and the Debate on Destiny vs Human Effort
लोकपालास्समस्ता स्ते नाद्य रामाभिषेचनम्।न च कृत्स्नास्त्रयो लोका विहन्युः किं पुनः पिता।।।।
lokapālāḥ samastās te nādya rāmābhiṣecanam |
na ca kṛtsnās trayo lokā vihanyuḥ kiṃ punaḥ pitā ||
Aunque todos los guardianes de las direcciones se unieran, no podrían impedir hoy la consagración de Rāma; ni siquiera los tres mundos enteros—¿cuánto menos nuestro padre?
All the guardians of the quarters and all the three worlds united cannot prevent the consecration of Rama today, what to speak of our father (king Dasaratha).
FAQs
It asserts the moral inevitability of rightful order; dharma is portrayed as stronger than worldly or even cosmic opposition.
Lakṣmaṇa argues that Rāma’s consecration is unassailable and should not be prevented, minimizing even the king’s capacity to stop it.
Unshakable conviction in Rāma’s rightful claim—though expressed in a confrontational tone.
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