With these very pots (of holy water) brought for the purpose of consecration, Oh ! Lakshmana I shall take bath at the time of taking vow for practising penance. [2-22-27]
अथवा किं ममैतेन राजद्रव्यमयेन तु | उद्धृतं मे स्वयं तोयं व्रतादेशं करिष्यति || २-२२-२८
Or else, for me what is the use of these pots of holy water which are the king's property? The water drawn with my own hands will be made use of for my religious bath. [2-22-28]
न लक्ष्मणास्मिन्खलु कर्मविघ्ने माता यवीयस्यतिशङ्कनीया | दैवाभिपन्ना हि वदत्यनिष्टं जानासि दैवं च तथा प्रभावम् || २-२२-३०
Oh ! Lakshmana our younger mother (Kaikeyi) cannot be blamed for her obstruction to my coronation. Overpowered by destiny, she is speaking such unpleasant words. This you know is the impact of destiny.' [2-22-30]