Shloka 15
लक्ष्मणोपदेशः
Lakshmana Consoles Rama on Fate, Fortitude, and Right Action
तत्त्वतो हि नरश्रेष्ठ बुद्ध्या समनुचिन्तय।बुध्द्या युक्ता महाप्राज्ञा विजानन्ति शुभाशुभे।।3.66.15।।
tattvato hi naraśreṣṭha buddhyā samanucintaya |
buddhyā yuktā mahāprājñā vijānanti śubhāśubhe || 3.66.15 ||
Wahai yang terbaik di antara manusia, renungkanlah hakikat segala sesuatu dengan buddhi (akal budi)mu. Orang bijak yang berdaya-beda memahami yang śubha dan aśubha—yang membawa berkah dan yang mencelakakan—lalu memilih jalan yang patut.
O best among men ! judge the facts rightly with your intellect. The wise apply their minds and know what is right and what is wrong.
FAQs
Dharma depends on viveka (discernment): seeing reality clearly and distinguishing śubha from aśubha before acting.
Lakshmana urges Rama to shift from emotional overwhelm to rational assessment so that the search and response can proceed effectively.
Buddhi and prajñā: the capacity to think clearly under pressure and choose the righteous, effective course.