Shloka 2.105.39

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

Devanagari script

एते बहुविधा शोका विलापरुदिते तथा।

वर्जनीया हि धीरेण सर्वावस्थासु धीमता।।2.105.39।।

Transliteration

ete bahuvidhāḥ śokā vilāparudite tathā | varjanīyā hi dhīreṇa sarvāvasthāsu dhīmatā || 2.105.39 ||

Translation

These many kinds of grief—along with lamentation and weeping—are to be avoided by the steadfast and wise person, in every circumstance.

Context

A wise man, holding on to his fortitude in all circumstances, should avoid such occasions of grief, these words of lamentation and this crying.

FAQs

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

Dharma demands steadiness: the wise restrain excessive sorrow and lament, maintaining clarity to fulfill duty even amid loss.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata generalizes his counsel into a principle: wise persons avoid indulgence in grief and crying.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dhairya (fortitude) and dhī (discernment): emotional discipline as a mark of wisdom.