Upon hearing Śrī Rāma’s words, Lakṣmaṇa became extremely angry. He asserted that Their father’s instruction was adhārmika and hence to be rejected. He then established that between providence and manly endeavor, manly endeavor is more powerful. He then told Lord Rāma that using His manly prowess, He can restrain those who obstruct Rāma’s coronation and successfully enthrone Rāmacandra as the crown prince. Śrī Rāma then pacified Lakṣmaṇa and informed Him that Their father’s instruction should be carried out.