Shloka 2.105.13

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

Devanagari script

तस्य साध्वित्यमन्यन्त नागरा विविधा जनाः।भरतस्य वच श्श्रुत्वा रामं प्रत्यनुयाचतः।।2.105.13।।

Transliteration

tasya sādhv ity amanyanta nāgarā vividhā janāḥ |

bharatasya vacaḥ śrutvā rāmaṃ prati anuyācataḥ ||

Translation

Hearing Bharata’s words as he earnestly pleaded with Rama, the townspeople—people of many different groups—thought, “Well spoken!”

Context

Hearing the words of Bharata beseeching Rama to return, various classes of people of the city of Ayodhya, in approbation exclaimed well said.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama
• Citizens of Ayodhya

FAQs

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

Dharma gains social affirmation when aligned with truth and the common good; the people recognize Bharata’s plea as righteous.

What is the narrative situation?

As Bharata argues for Rāma’s return, the assembled citizens respond with approval.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s credibility and sincerity—his words persuade not by force but by moral weight.