Shloka 2.100.11

शततमः सर्गः — Rāma Questions Bharata on Rājadharma (Governance, Counsel, and Public Welfare)

Devanagari script

कच्चिद्विनयसम्पन्नः कुलपुत्रो बहुश्रुतः।अनसूयुरनुद्रष्टा सत्कृतस्ते पुरोहितः।।।।

Transliteration

kaccid vinayasampannaḥ kulaputro bahuśrutaḥ | anasūyur anudraṣṭā satkṛtas te purohitaḥ ||

Translation

“Do you duly honor your family priest—the purohita—modest in conduct, high-born, learned in sacred lore, free from envy, and able to guide you?”

Context

I trust, you continue to honour the family priest (Suyajna, son of Vasistha) who is endowed with modesty, born of high family, conversant in scriptures, free from envy and who can give you directions with regard to your duties.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Bharata
• Purohita (royal priest)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Rājya-dharma depends on honoring wise and virtuous counsel; respecting the purohita symbolizes governance guided by learning, restraint, and moral oversight.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma checks whether Bharata continues proper royal practice in Ayodhyā—especially reverence toward the priestly adviser who safeguards dharma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s commitment to dharmic administration: he prioritizes ethical guidance and institutional propriety over personal concerns.