Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 70, Shloka 27
भरतस्य दूतसमागमः तथा केकयराजनः अनुज्ञा
Bharata Meets the Messengers; Kekaya King Grants Leave
अभ्यतीत्य ततोऽपश्यदन्तःपुरमुदारधीः।ततस्तद्भरतश्श्रीमानाविवेशानिवारितः।।2.70.27।।
abhyatītya tato 'paśyad antaḥpuram udāra-dhīḥ |
tatas tad bharataḥ śrīmān āviveśa anivāritaḥ ||2.70.27||
Having gone on, the noble-minded Bharata saw the inner palace quarters; then the splendid Bharata entered them without hindrance.
The family priest (Vasistha) and all the counsellors have enquired about your welfare. You must return immediately. There is an urgent matter to be attended by you.
FAQs
Dharma includes rightful access and responsibility within the royal household—Bharata’s unhindered entry indicates legitimate standing and duty in family matters.
Bharata moves from the public royal road into the palace’s inner quarters, preparing to take leave of elders and set out.
Nobility of mind (udāratā)—his actions are purposeful and respectful, not driven by vanity or indulgence.