Shloka 2.104.19

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

Devanagari script

वयमस्य यथा लोके सङ्ख्याता: सौम्य साधुभिः।भार्याः पुत्राश्च शिष्याश्च त्वमनुज्ञातुमर्हसि।।।।

Transliteration

vayam asya yathā loke saṅkhyātāḥ saumya sādhubhiḥ | bhāryāḥ putrāś ca śiṣyāś ca tvam anujñātum arhasi ||

Translation

O gentle one, permit us to be regarded in the way the virtuous in this world regard their wives, sons, and disciples—as those who live under rightful guidance.

Context

O handsome one, you should treat us the way the virtuous treat their wives, sons and disciples in this world.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Bharata
• virtuous people (sādhu)
• wives
• sons
• disciples

FAQs

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

Ordered responsibility and consent: dharma functions through recognized roles (teacher–disciple, parent–child), and Rama asks Bharata to accept that structure rather than forcing outcomes by distress.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama continues counseling Bharata, asking that the family and dependents accept guidance in a disciplined, socially sanctioned manner.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s leadership through moral pedagogy—he instructs Bharata using analogies from righteous social practice.