Verse No. 3-2-25 Book 3 , Book of Forest (Aranya Kanda), Verse 25 : raajya kaame mama krodho Bharate yo babhuuva ha tam Viraadhe vimookshyaami vajrii vajram iva achale |
CONTEXT
SRLs were in the forest. Rama and Lakshmana were slaying the demon Viradha. Lakshamana was swearing at Viradha.
GIST
I shall release that anger , which I bore towards Bharata when he wanted the kingdom, now towards the Viradha, like Indra releasing his weapon Vajra against the mountain.
MY FEELINGs
*Did Bharat want the kingdom ? I am unable to trace any verse in Valmiki Ramayana , which clearly indicates that Bharata wanted the kingdom. Kaikeyi's plan reflected her desire.
*Why did Lakshmana nurse this belief that Bharata wanted the kingdom? Why was Lakshmana angry against Bharata , when it was Kaikeyi who did everything?
*We can find an indirect inference that the exile of SRLs was not voluntary. Rama concealed his feelings. Lakshmana was open.
*Lakshmana comparing himself with the Chief of Gods Indra, was somewhat audacious.
