Shloka 2.100.27

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

Devanagari script

कच्चिन्नोग्रेण दण्डेन भृशमुद्वेजितप्रजम्।राष्ट्रं तवानुजानन्ति मन्त्रिणः कैकयीसुत।।।।

Transliteration

āghrāya rāmas taṁ mūrdhni pariṣvajya ca rāghavaḥ |

aṅke bharatam āropya paryapṛcchat samāhitaḥ ||

Translation

Rāma of the Raghu line kissed Bharata on the forehead and embraced him; then, seating him upon his lap, he questioned him with a steady and composed mind.

Context

Are not the citizens of your kingdom agitated at severe punishment meted out to them reproaching your ministers?

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Bharata
• Rāghava (Raghu lineage)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as self-control and affectionate responsibility: even in intense family crisis, Rāma remains composed and engages Bharata with calm, respectful concern.

What is the narrative situation?

After meeting Bharata, Rāma receives him with affection—embracing and kissing him—and then begins to question him about governance and conduct.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s steadiness (dhairya/samādhāna) and fraternal affection, showing leadership that is gentle yet attentive.