Shloka 2.104.24

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

Devanagari script

एवं कृत्वा महाराजो विभागं लोकसन्निधौ।व्यादिश्य च महातेजा दिवं दशरथो गतः।।।।

Transliteration

evaṁ kṛtvā mahārājo vibhāgaṁ lokasannidhau |

vyādiśya ca mahātejā divaṁ daśaratho gataḥ ||

Translation

Thus, having made the allotment in the presence of the people, the radiant great king Daśaratha—after issuing his command—departed to heaven.

Context

The maharja of great radiance made this division in the presence of people and after commanding thus, ascended heaven.

Characters & Entities

• Dasharatha
• Rama
• Bharata

FAQs

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

A king’s public command and settlement of succession carry moral force; dharma treats such a declaration as binding and socially witnessed.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama recalls Daśaratha’s final public decision and his subsequent passing.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect for legitimate authority and public order—Rama frames the issue as a settled, witnessed ordinance.