Shloka 30

Multi-form Manifestations, Indra–Kāma Incarnations, Pravāha, and the Twofold Buddhi

Sense-Discipline and Exclusive Refuge in Viṣṇu

Devanagari script

या रामभ्राता भरतः काम एवाभवद्भुवि / रामाज्ञां भरते यस्मात्तस्माद्भरतनामकः

Transliteration

yā rāmabhrātā bharataḥ kāma evābhavadbhuvi / rāmājñāṃ bharate yasmāttasmādbharatanāmakaḥ

Translation

That Bharata—Rāma’s brother—became, as it were, the very embodiment of devotion upon the earth; and because he bore and fulfilled Rāma’s command, therefore he is known by the name “Bharata.”

Word by Word

• yā: she who
• yā: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: yad (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग (f.), प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन (sg.); सम्बन्धसूचक-सर्वनाम (relative pronoun)

• rāma-bhrātā: Rama's brother
• rāma-bhrātā: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: rāma + bhrātṛ (प्रातिपदिके)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (m.), प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः (genitive tatpuruṣa) ‘रामस्य भ्राता’

• bharataḥ: Bharata
• bharataḥ: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: bharata (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• kāmaḥ: Kāma (Cupid)
• kāmaḥ: Pratipādya/Predicate (विधेय)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kāma (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• eva: indeed/only
• eva: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/particle)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: eva (अव्यय)
• Form: निपात (particle), अवधारणार्थक (emphatic/only)

• abhavat: became/was
• abhavat: Kriyā (क्रिया/Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: bhū (भू धातु)
• Form: लङ्-लकार (Imperfect/past), परस्मैपद, प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन; ‘अभवत्’ = became/was

• bhuvi: on earth
• bhuvi: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण/Location)
• Type: Noun
• Root: bhūmi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, सप्तमी-विभक्ति (Locative/7th), एकवचन

• rāma-ājñām: Rama's command
• rāma-ājñām: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: rāma + ājñā (प्रातिपदिके)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति (Accusative/2nd), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः ‘रामस्य आज्ञा’

• bharate: bears/carries/maintains
• bharate: Kriyā (क्रिया/Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: bhṛ (भृ धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार (Present), आत्मनेपद, प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन; धात्वर्थः ‘भृ’ = to bear/carry/maintain

• yasmāt: because of which
• yasmāt: Hetu (हेतु/Cause)
• Type: Noun
• Root: yad (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग (m./n.), पञ्चमी-विभक्ति (Ablative/5th), एकवचन; हेत्वर्थे (as ‘because/from which’)

• tasmāt: therefore/from that
• tasmāt: Hetu/Apādāna (हेतु/अपादान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: tad (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी-विभक्ति, एकवचन; तस्मात् = therefore/from that

• bharata-nāmakaḥ: named ‘Bharata’
• bharata-nāmakaḥ: Pratipādya/Predicate (विधेय)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: bharata + nāmaka (प्रातिपदिके)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः ‘भरतनाम’ + ‘-क’ = named Bharata

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: True greatness is carrying out righteous command (ājñā) with devotion and self-effacement; name reflects virtue-in-action.

Vedantic Theme: Karma-yoga spirit: action offered without ego; devotion to dharma as a purifier of mind (citta-śuddhi).

Application: Practice faithful execution of ethical responsibilities—keep promises, honor legitimate authority, and prioritize the common good over personal gain.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: vira

Geographic Context

Type: sacred-capital/city

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.28.29 (divine embodiment motif)

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Bharata

FAQs

What is the importance of Bharata’s example in the Garuda Purana?

This verse highlights Bharata as an exemplar of dharma: true greatness is shown by faithfully upholding a righteous command (Rama’s order) with devotion and self-restraint.

How does this verse connect to the Garuda Purana’s larger moral teaching?

Even when the text discusses cosmic law and consequences, it repeatedly anchors ethics in lived ideals—here, Bharata’s obedience and devotion illustrate how dharma is practiced through loyal service to truth and rightful authority.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Honor legitimate responsibilities and commitments with integrity—carry out rightful duties faithfully, without ego, treating obedience to dharma as a form of devotion.