Valmiki Ramayana 2.69.5: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 69, Shloka 5
भरतस्य दुःस्वप्नदर्शनम् · Bharata’s Ominous Dream
स तैर्महात्मा भरतस्सखिभिः प्रियवादिभिः ।
गोष्ठीहास्यानि कुर्वद्भिर्न प्राहृष्यत राघवः ॥५॥
sa tair mahātmā bharatas sakhibhiḥ priyavādibhiḥ |
goṣṭhīhāsyāni kurvadbhir na prāhṛṣyata rāghavaḥ ||5||
কিন্তু মহাত্মা ৰাঘৱবংশীয় ভৰত, প্ৰিয়বচন কোৱা সখিসকলে গোষ্ঠীত হাস্য-পরিহাস কৰিলেও আনন্দিত নহ’ল।
The magnanimous Bharata born in the race of Raghus, was not delighted by the conversations and jokes and soothing words of his friends.
FAQs
Dharma includes integrity toward one’s inner state: when grief is rooted in serious moral and familial concerns, superficial diversion cannot replace truthful reflection and responsible action.
Despite friends trying to amuse him with conversation and jokes, Bharata remains unable to feel happiness.
Depth of feeling and sincerity—Bharata’s mind does not accept easy entertainment when a grave concern weighs on him.
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