Verse 9·VR 2.53.9
इदम् व्यसनम् आलोक्य राज्ञः च मति विभ्रमम् | कामएव अर्ध धर्माभ्याम् गरीयान् इति मे मतिः || २-५३-९
idam vyasanam aalokya raaGYaH ca mati vibhramam | kaamaeva ardha dharmaabhyaam gariiyaan iti me matiH || 2-53-9
Translation
"Reflecting on this misfortune of the king and his mental derangement, I deem that passion alone is greater than early gain and religious merit."
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Chapter context
53
Rama Tries to Send Lakshmana Back to Ayodhya
35 verses · Verse 9 of 35
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