Valmiki Ramayana 2.10.2: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 10, Shloka 2
क्रोधागारप्रवेशः · Entry into the Chamber of Wrath
Kaikeyī’s Protest
निश्चित्य मनसा कृत्यं सा सम्यगिति भामिनी ।
मन्थरायै शनैस्सर्वमाचचक्षे विचक्षणा ॥२॥
niścitya manasā kṛtyaṃ sā samyag iti bhāminī |
mantharāyai śanais sarvam ācacakṣe vicakṣaṇā ||2||
心にて自らの企てが正しく定まったと決すると、情熱の王妃は、慎み深く静かに、すべてをマンタラーに語り明かした。
The intelligent, beautiful lady (Kaikeyi), having correctly decided the strategy in her mind, slowly unfolded everything to Manthara.
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It warns that ‘cleverness’ used to strengthen selfish desire becomes adharma; dharma requires deliberation to be aligned with truth, welfare, and rightful duty—not mere success of a scheme.
Kaikeyī, persuaded by Mantharā, finalizes her strategy and communicates it back to Mantharā in a controlled, deliberate manner.
Not virtue but a capability: Kaikeyī’s calculated resolve and strategic communication—presented as intelligence diverted toward an unrighteous end.
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