Shloka 2.100.51

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

Devanagari script

कच्चिद्दर्शयसे नित्यं मनुष्याणां विभूषितम्।उत्थायोत्थाय पूर्वाह्णे राजपुत्र महापथे।।।।

Transliteration

kaccid darśayase nityaṃ manuṣyāṇāṃ vibhūṣitam |

utthāyotthāya pūrvāhṇe rājaputra mahāpathe || 2.100.51 ||

Translation

O prince, do you rise early each day and show yourself—properly adorned—to the people on the great road?

Context

O prince, I trust, you rise early daily and present yourself well-adomed to the people on the thoroughfare.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• people (manuṣyāḥ)
• mahāpatha (public thoroughfare)

FAQs

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

Righteous rule requires visibility and accountability: the king should be accessible to the public and disciplined in daily conduct, signaling order and respect for subjects.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma checks whether Bharata follows daily royal discipline and maintains public contact, a practical aspect of rājadharma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discipline and approachability: a ruler’s regulated routine and public presence strengthen trust and stability.