उत्पातदर्शनं खरसैन्यसमागमश्च
Omens of calamity and the approach of Khara’s army
प्रतिकूलितुमिच्छामि न हि वाक्यमिदं त्वया।शापितो मम पादाभ्यां गम्यतां वत्स मा चिरम्।।।।
pratikūlitum icchāmi na hi vākyam idaṃ tvayā | śāpito mama pādābhyāṃ gamyatāṃ vatsa mā ciram ||
நீ என் இவ்வுரைக்கு எதிராக நடக்க வேண்டாம். என் திருவடிகளின் சத்தியத்தால் கட்டுப்பட்டவன் நீ, கண்ணே—உடனே செல்; தாமதிக்காதே।
O dear, I do not like you to oppose this word of honour. You must touch my feet andgo without delay.
When a righteous protector gives a necessary command for safety, dharma requires timely compliance rather than debate—especially in emergencies.
Lakshmana is hesitant to leave Rama; Rama insists he must immediately carry out the protective task regarding Sītā.
Rama’s steadfast authority and commitment to truth-bound resolve; Lakshmana is called to show disciplined obedience.