Shloka 43

Devanagari script

पादुके भरतोऽगृह्णाच्चामरव्यजनोत्तमे । विभीषण: ससुग्रीव: श्वेतच्छत्रं मरुत्सुत: ॥ ४२ ॥ धनुर्निषङ्गाञ्छत्रुघ्न: सीता तीर्थकमण्डलुम् । अबिभ्रदङ्गद: खड्‍गं हैमं चर्मर्क्षराण्नृप ॥ ४३ ॥

Transliteration

pāduke bharato ’gṛhṇāc cāmara-vyajanottame vibhīṣaṇaḥ sasugrīvaḥ śveta-cchatraṁ marut-sutaḥ

Translation

O King, Bharata carried Lord Rāmacandra’s wooden sandals. Sugrīva and Vibhīṣaṇa bore a cāmara whisk and an excellent fan, and Hanumān, son of the Wind, held a white umbrella. Śatrughna carried the bow and two quivers, Sītādevī carried a kamandalu filled with water from holy places, Aṅgada carried a sword, and Jāmbavān, king of the ṛkṣas, carried a golden shield.

Synonyms

• dhanuḥ: bow
• dhanuḥ: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: dhanus (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Napुंसकलिङ्ग, Dvitīyā, Ekavacana

• niṣaṅgān: quivers
• niṣaṅgān: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: niṣaṅga (प्रातिपदik)
• Form: Puṁliṅga, Dvitīyā, Bahuvacana

• śatrughnaḥ: Shatrughna
• śatrughnaḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: śatrughna (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Puṁliṅga, Prathamā, Ekavacana

• sītā: Sita
• sītā: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: sītā (प्रातिपदik)
• Form: Strīliṅga, Prathamā, Ekavacana

• tīrtha-kamaṇḍalum: the sacred water-pot
• tīrtha-kamaṇḍalum: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: tīrtha (प्रातिपदik) + kamaṇḍalu (प्रातिपदik)
• Form: Puṁliṅga, Dvitīyā, Ekavacana; Tatpuruṣa ‘water-pot for sacred rites/pilgrimage’

• abibhrat: carried
• abibhrat: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √bhṛ (धातु)
• Form: Luṅ (aorist/लुङ्), Prathama-puruṣa, Ekavacana; Parasmaipada; ‘carried/bore’

• aṅgadaḥ: Angada
• aṅgadaḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: aṅgada (प्रातिपदik)
• Form: Puṁliṅga, Prathamā, Ekavacana

• khaḍgam: sword
• khaḍgam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: khaḍga (प्रातिपदik)
• Form: Puṁliṅga, Dvitīyā, Ekavacana

• haimam: golden
• haimam: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: haima (प्रातिपदik)
• Form: Puṁliṅga, Dvitīyā, Ekavacana; agrees with khaḍgam

• carma: shield/leather (shield)
• carma: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: carma (प्रातिपदik)
• Form: Napुंसकलिङ्ग, Dvitīyā, Ekavacana

• ṛkṣarāṇ: (uncertain reading)
• ṛkṣarāṇ: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ṛkṣa (प्रातिपदik) + rāṇ (प्रातिपदik; rare)
• Form: Form as transmitted is difficult; likely Puṁliṅga, Dvitīyā, Bahuvacana; possibly a proper/tribal designation or epithet; requires textual confirmation

• nṛpa: O king
• nṛpa: Sambodhana (सम्बोधन)
• Type: Noun
• Root: nṛpa (प्रातिपदik)
• Form: Puṁliṅga, Sambodhana (vocative/सम्बोधन), Ekavacana

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Vibhishana
• Sugriva
• Hanuman

FAQs

What is the meaning of Bharata carrying Lord Rama’s sandals (padukas) in the Bhagavatam?

It signifies humble devotional service and rightful kingship under the Lord’s authority—Bharata rules only as Rama’s servant, honoring Rama as the true king.

Why are Hanuman, Sugriva, and Vibhishana described holding royal emblems for Rama?

The verse highlights their loving service (seva) to Lord Rama—each devotee assists the Lord’s mission and honors Him with royal worship as the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

How can this verse be applied in modern life as bhakti-yoga?

Take up a spirit of service—offer your skills and responsibilities as an instrument for God’s pleasure, with humility and loyalty like Rama’s devotees.