Shloka 2.104.25

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

Devanagari script

स च प्रमाणं धर्मात्मा राजा लोकगुरुस्तव।पित्रा दत्तं यथाभागमुपभोक्तुं त्वमर्हसि।।।।

Transliteration

sa ca pramāṇaṁ dharmātmā rājā lokagurus tava |

pitrā dattaṁ yathābhāgam upabhoktuṁ tvam arhasi ||

Translation

That righteous king—your world-revered father—is the authoritative standard; therefore you ought to accept and enjoy the portion allotted to you by your father.

Context

The proclamation of that righteous king revered by the world shall be your guide. Youshould enjoy that portion bestowed by father.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Bharata
• Dasharatha

FAQs

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

Dharma recognizes a righteous elder’s settled decision as pramāṇa (normative authority), and urges acceptance of one’s rightful share without disorder.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama urges Bharata to follow Daśaratha’s ordinance and take up the kingship assigned to him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Anāsakti with orderliness—Rama discourages conflict over power and promotes lawful succession.