English Commentaries


Lakshmana desires Rama to counter his fate 2.23.16-41

“Ravana has hindered your consecration which your parents strive for. I will crush him. I am strong enough to repulse the attack by the monster king. Get consecrated. I will bring the world under your control,”
Rule the kingdom for thousands of years. When the term of your kingship is over, you may leave for the forest in conformity with the tradition of our lineage. Thereafter, your sons will protect the subjects without interruption,” says Soumitri.