Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 99, Shloka 33
चित्रकूटप्राप्तिः
Bharata Reaches Chitrakuta and Beholds Rama
अधारयद्यो विविधाश्चित्रास्सुमनसस्तदा।सोऽयं जटाभारमिमं वहते राघवः कथम्।।2.99.33।।
adhārayad yo vividhāś citrāḥ sumanasas tadā | so ’yaṃ jaṭā-bhāram imaṃ vahate rāghavaḥ katham ||2.99.33||
He who once wore many kinds of bright flowers—how does this Rāghava now bear the heavy burden of matted locks?
How is it that Rama who used to wear variegated flowers formerly, now bears these heavy matted locks?
FAQs
Dharma involves embracing hardship without abandoning righteousness; outward discomfort (jaṭā, austerity) becomes a sign of inner commitment to truth and duty.
Bharata compares Rāma’s former elegant adornment with his present ascetic appearance.
Rāma’s endurance and discipline; Bharata’s tender concern and moral pain.