Shloka 2.101.3

भरतस्य धर्मनिश्चयः — Bharata Affirms Lineage-Dharma and Urges Rama’s Coronation

Devanagari script

स समृद्धां मया सार्धमयोध्यां गच्छ राघव।अभिषेचयचात्मानं कुलस्यास्य भवाय नः।।2.101.3।।

Transliteration

sa samṛddhāṃ mayā sārdham ayodhyāṃ gaccha rāghava | abhiṣecaya cātmānaṃ kulasyāsya bhavāya naḥ ||

Translation

Therefore, O Rāghava, return with me to prosperous Ayodhyā, and have yourself consecrated—so that this lineage, and all of us, may flourish.

Context

Therefore, O scion of the Raghu race, return along with me to prosperous Ayodhya and for the good of our race get your self coronated.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Bharata
• Ayodhyā
• Abhiṣeka (coronation)
• Raghu lineage (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

Social welfare is secured when rightful authority is restored; dharma requires placing the legitimate heir on the throne for the good of the realm and dynasty.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata formally requests Rāma to return from exile and accept coronation to heal the political and moral rupture in Ayodhyā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-effacement and devotion to rightful kingship—Bharata seeks the kingdom’s good, not personal gain.