Enraged to hear the exhortation of Sri Rama, Lakshmana urges in reply that the word of their father was worth ignoring inasmuch as it was divorced from righteousness and, further emphasising the predominance of personal effort over destiny, persuades Sri Rama to take up arms against those who interfere with his installation and occupy the throne of Ayodhya by force. Sri Rama, however, pacifies Lakshmana and impresses on him the imperative necessity of their carrying out the command of their father.
Recitation: 00:00 - 06:57
Translation: 06:58 - 11:13