Shloka 2.105.12

भरतस्य प्रार्थना—रामस्य कालधर्मोपदेशः (Bharata’s Petition and Rama’s Instruction on Time and Mortality)

Devanagari script

तवानुयाने काकुत्स्थ मत्ता नर्दन्तु कुञ्जराः।अन्तःपुरगता नार्यो नन्दन्तु सुसमाहिताः।।2.105.12।।

Transliteration

tavānuyāne kākutstha mattā nardantu kuñjarāḥ |

antaḥpura-gatā nāryo nandantu su-samāhitāḥ ||

Translation

O Kākuṭstha, as you proceed, let the rut-maddened elephants trumpet; and let the women of the inner chambers rejoice with minds made calm and steady.

Context

O Rama, let the elephants following you, intoxicated with ichor, be heard trumpeting. Let the women of the inner apartment rejoice with composed minds (when they hear of your return).

Characters & Entities

• Rama (Kākuṭstha)
• Bharata
• Elephants
• Antaḥpura (inner palace quarters)

FAQs

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

The restoration of dharma is pictured as social peace: when rightful order returns, public and private spheres regain composure and joy.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata poetically imagines the auspicious signs and rejoicing that would accompany Rāma’s return and acceptance of rule.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s hopefulness and devotion, expressed through auspicious royal imagery rather than self-interest.