Shloka 2.104.14

भरतस्य प्रार्थना—रामस्य धर्मोपदेशः (Bharata’s Petition and Rama’s Dharma-Reasoning)

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वा महाबाहु स्सबाष्पः कैकयीसुतः।रामस्य शिरसा पादौ जग्राह भरत: पुन:।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā mahābāhuḥ sabāṣpaḥ kaikayīsutaḥ | rāmasya śirasā pādau jagrāha bharataḥ punaḥ ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, the mighty-armed Bharata—Kaikeyī’s son, his eyes filled with tears—again took hold of Rama’s feet, bowing his head.

Context

Having said thus, the mighty-armed Bharata, in accordance with tradition, grasped with tearful eyes the feet of Rama again with his head.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama
• Kaikeyī

FAQs

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

Reverence and self-effacement: bodily gestures (touching the feet) embody dharmic respect toward the righteous elder brother and rightful heir.

What is the narrative situation?

After pleading, Bharata intensifies his request through a traditional act of supplication at Rama’s feet.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s devotion and sincerity, shown through tears and repeated prostration.