Shloka 2.102.32

पितृमरणश्रवणं जलक्रिया च (Hearing of Daśaratha’s death and the libation rites at Mandākinī)

Devanagari script

ततः पर्णकुटीद्वारमासाद्य जगतीपतिः।परिजग्राह बाहुभ्यामुभौ भरतलक्ष्मणौ।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ parṇakuṭīdvāram āsādya jagatīpatiḥ |

parijagrāha bāhubhyām ubhau bharatalakṣmaṇau ||

Translation

Then Rāma, lord of the earth, reached the doorway of the leaf-hut and embraced both Bharata and Lakṣmaṇa with his arms.

Context

Rama, lord of the earth, reached the door of the leaf-hut and took Bharata andLakshmana in his arms.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Bharata
• Lakshmana
• Parnakuti (leaf-hut)

FAQs

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

Dharma as kinship-responsibility: even amid political crisis, Rama affirms fraternal bonds, showing that righteous conduct includes compassion and unity within the family.

What is the narrative situation?

At the hermitage entrance, Rama physically receives Bharata and Lakshmana, marking the emotional culmination of their approach and search.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s affection and magnanimity: he meets his brothers without hostility, embodying restraint and love.