Shloka 2.104.26

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

Devanagari script

चतुर्दश समास्सौम्य दण्डकारण्यमाश्रितः।उपभोक्ष्ये त्वहं दत्तं भागं पित्रा महात्मना।।।।

Transliteration

caturdaśa samāḥ saumya daṇḍakāraṇyam āśritaḥ |

upabhokṣye tv ahaṁ dattaṁ bhāgaṁ pitrā mahātmanā ||

Translation

O gentle one, for fourteen years I shall take refuge in the Daṇḍaka forest and fulfill my allotted portion, as bestowed by my great-souled father.

Context

O handsome one, as for myself, I shall enjoy the portion bestowed on me by my magnanimous father and shall take refuge in the Dandaka forest for fourteen years.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Bharata
• Daṇḍakāraṇya
• Dasharatha

FAQs

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

Dharma is steadfast endurance: once a rightful allotment (even exile) is assigned, one completes it faithfully for the stipulated time.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama confirms the fixed term of exile and his resolve to remain in the forest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dhṛti (fortitude) and niyama (discipline)—Rama accepts the hardship as his rightful duty.