Shloka 2.105.44

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

Devanagari script

धार्मिकेणानृशंसेन नरेण गुरुवर्तिना।भवितव्यं नरव्याघ्र परलोकं जिगीषता।।2.105.44।।

Transliteration

dhārmikeṇānṛśaṃsena nareṇa guruvartinā |

bhavitavyaṃ naravyāghra paralokaṃ jigīṣatā ||2.105.44||

Translation

O tiger among men, one who seeks to win the world beyond must be a virtuous man—compassionate and obedient to elders and teachers.

Context

O best of men, if a man aspires to conquer the higher world, he should remain virtuous, compassionate and obedient to his preceptors.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Bharata

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as a path to higher good (paraloka): righteousness must be joined with compassion and obedience to legitimate authority (guru/elders).

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma is instructing Bharata in the values that should guide him—especially while handling kingship and family duty after the exile decision.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Compassionate righteousness—dharma that is not harsh, and humility before elders.