Verse 30·VR 2.23.30
न शोभ अर्थाव् इमौ बाहू न धनुर् भूषणाय मे | न असिरा बन्धन अर्थाय न शराः स्तम्भ हेतवः || २-२३-३० अमित्र दमन अर्थम् मे सर्वम् एतच् चतुष्टयम् |
khaDga niShpeSha niShpiShTaiH gahanaa dushcaraa ca me | hasti ashva nara hasta uuru shirobhir bhavitaa mahii || 2-23-33
Translation
"My arms are not meant for handsomeness alone. Bow is not for decoration. Sword is not for tying around waist. Arrows are not for staying immobile. All these four are intended for subduing enemies."
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Lakshmana's Angry Words
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