Valmiki Ramayana Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 59 Shloka 22
Original Shlokaकैकेय्या विनियुक्तेन पापाभिजनभावया। मया न मन्त्रकुशलैर्वृद्धैस्सह समर्थितम्।।2.59.22।।
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English Translation
पापाभिजनभावया by one who has wicked relations and sinful intention, कैकेय्या by Kaikeyi, विनियुक्तेन having been incited, मया by me, मन्त्रकुशलैः with men skilled in giving advice, वृद्धै: सह with seniors, न समर्थितम् was not consulted.
English Commentary
Incited by Kaikeyi of sinful relations and sinful motive, I did not consult expert, elderly counsellers.