Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 22, Shloka 28
अभिषेक-निवृत्ति-उपदेशः
Withdrawal of the Coronation: Rama’s Counsel to Lakshmana
अथवा किं ममैतेन राजद्रव्यमयेन तु।उद्धृतं मे स्वयं तोयं व्रतादेशं करिष्यति।।।।
athavā kiṃ mamaitena rāja-dravya-mayena tu | uddhṛtaṃ me svayaṃ toyaṃ vratādeśaṃ kariṣyati ||
अथवा किं ममैतेन राजद्रव्यसमुद्भवेन। स्वहस्तेनोद्धृतं तोयं व्रतानुष्ठानकारकम्॥
Even for a moment, O Lakshmana! I am not inclined to ignore her sorrow caused by the apprehension in her mind (about the possibility of Rama's coronation).
FAQs
Dharma is non-appropriation and purity of conduct: Rāma refuses to rely on royal property while entering a vow-bound life.
Preparing for a life of restraint, Rāma indicates he will use water drawn by himself rather than items associated with royal privilege.
Aparigraha and simplicity—Rāma embraces self-reliance consistent with vrata and exile-dharma.