Shloka 2.100.34

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

Devanagari script

कच्चित्सर्वेऽनुरक्तास्त्वां कुलपुत्राः प्रधानतः।कच्चित्प्राणां स्तवार्थेषु सन्त्यजन्ति समाहिताः।।।।

Transliteration

kaccit sarve 'nuraktās tvāṁ kulaputrāḥ pradhānataḥ |

kaccit prāṇāṁs tavārtheṣu santyajanti samāhitāḥ ||

Translation

Are all the noble-born men—especially those of eminent standing—devoted to you, and are they, with steady resolve, ready to give up their lives for your cause?

Context

I hope all men of a good family, especially those who belong to our race, are loyal to you and are ready to sacrifice their lives for your cause.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Bharata
• nobles (kulaputrāḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma in kingship relies on rightful loyalty grounded in legitimacy and virtue; when leadership is righteous, supporters stand firm even at the cost of life.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma asks Bharata whether key elites and noble families remain loyal and committed to protecting the king and the realm.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty (bhakti/anurāga) and steadfastness (dhṛti) as civic virtues supporting a dharmic state.