Shloka 2.105.34

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

Devanagari script

कर्मभि स्तु शुभैरिष्टैः क्रतुभिश्चाप्तदक्षिणैः।स्वर्गं दशरथः प्राप्तः पिता नः पृथिवीपतिः।।2.105.34।।

Transliteration

karmabhiḥ tu śubhair iṣṭaiḥ kratubhiś cāptadakṣiṇaiḥ | svargaṃ daśarathaḥ prāptaḥ pitā naḥ pṛthivīpatiḥ || 2.105.34 ||

Translation

Through auspicious, cherished deeds, through sacrifices and offerings accompanied by proper dakṣiṇā, our father Daśaratha—the lord of the earth—reached heaven.

Context

Dasaratha, our father and lord of the earth, reached heaven by performing auspicious acts and offering abundant charities in sacrifices.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Svarga (heaven)
• Dakṣiṇā (sacrificial gifts)

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld through sacred duty (yajña) joined with generosity (dakṣiṇā/dāna); ritual is not merely performance but responsibility toward others.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata lists Daśaratha’s meritorious acts to show that the king’s end is spiritually auspicious rather than tragic.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence for righteous action: Bharata highlights the king’s piety and generosity as grounds for equanimity.