Verse 13·VR 2.53.13
अर्थ धर्मौ परित्यज्य यः कामम् अनुवर्तते | एवम् आपद्यते क्षिप्रम् राजा दशरथो यथा || २-५३-१३
artha dharmau parityajya yaH kaamam anuvartate | evam aapadyate kShipram raajaa dasharatho yathaa || 2-53-13
Translation
"He who pursues sensuous pleasures neglecting his real interests and discipline soon comes to distress; in the same way as king Dasaratha has."
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Chapter context
53
Rama Tries to Send Lakshmana Back to Ayodhya
35 verses · Verse 13 of 35
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