Shloka 2.105.45

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

Devanagari script

आत्मानमनुतिष्ठत्वं स्वभावेन नरर्षभ।निशाम्यतु शुभं वृत्तं पितुर्दशरथस्य नः।।2.105.45।।

Transliteration

ātmānam anutiṣṭha tvaṃ svabhāvena nararṣabha |

niśāmya tu śubhaṃ vṛttaṃ pitur daśarathasya naḥ ||2.105.45||

Translation

O best of men, having beheld the auspicious conduct of our father Daśaratha, remain true to yourself—steadfast in your rightful nature and in your dharma-duty.

Context

O best of men, having seen the auspicious life of our father Dasaratha and his conduct, you also stick to your own duty.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Bharata
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Dharma is presented as svadharma—acting according to one’s rightful role and inner discipline, guided by exemplary elders (Daśaratha’s noble conduct).

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma advises Bharata to accept responsibility in accordance with duty, rather than overturning the father’s decision through emotional impulse.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-governance and role-fidelity—Bharata is urged to embody disciplined kingship consistent with family ideals.