Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 98, Shloka 6
चित्रकूटप्रवेशः
Bharata Enters the Forest Toward Chitrakuta
यावन्न रामं द्रक्ष्यामि लक्ष्मणं वा महाबलम्।वैदेहीं च महाभागां न मे शान्तिर्भविष्यति।।2.98.6।।
yāvan na rāmaṁ drakṣyāmi lakṣmaṇaṁ vā mahābalam |
vaidehīṁ ca mahābhāgāṁ na me śāntir bhaviṣyati ||2.98.6||
যতক্ষণ না আমি শ্রীरामকে, অথবা মহাবলী লক্ষ্মণকে, এবং মহাভাগ্যা বৈদেহী (সীতা)-কে দর্শন করব, ততক্ষণ আমার শান্তি হবে না।
'I shall not rest in peace until I see Rama, powerful Lakshmana and illustrious princess of Videha (Sita).
FAQs
Dharma as steadfast concern for the rightful and the vulnerable: Bharata’s peace depends on the welfare and presence of Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita.
Bharata expresses his inner urgency and anxiety during the search, stating he cannot be at peace until they are found.
Deep fraternal devotion and empathy—his emotional unrest reflects sincere commitment rather than political ambition.