Consoling Kausalya in her grief over the impending exile of Sri Rama, Prince Lakshmana opposes the idea of Sri Rama's leaving for the forest and, censuring Dasharatha, makes up his mind to accompany his eldest brother. Kausalya too deters Sri Rama from going into exile, branding Kaikeyi's command as unjust. Sri Rama, however, justifies the command on the ground of its being countenanced by the Emperor and requests his mother to grant him leave and perform auspicious rites connected with his departure.
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Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 22 "Daiva Prabhavaha" (Book 2 Canto 22)

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