Shloka 2.106.15

भरतवाक्यं—रामस्य पुनरायोध्यागमननिषेधः (Bharata’s Plea and Rama’s Refusal to Return)

Devanagari script

पितुर्हि समतिक्रान्तं पुत्रो यस्साधु मन्यते।तदपत्यं मतं लोके विपरीतमतोऽन्यथा।।।।

Transliteration

pitur hi samatikrāntaṃ putro yaḥ sādhu manyate |

tad apatyaṃ mataṃ loke viparītam ato 'nyathā ||

Translation

The son who deems his father’s wrongdoing to be ‘right’ is not regarded in the world as a true son; otherwise he becomes the very opposite of what a son should be.

Context

One who sets right the wrongs done by his father is a true son. Otherwise the son becomes just the opposite. (He is not a son to the father).

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama
• Dasaratha

FAQs

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

True filial duty is not blind approval: dharma demands moral discernment, even regarding a parent’s actions.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata argues that Rama should not validate the flawed outcome by remaining in exile; instead, righteousness requires correcting the transgression.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Moral courage and principled loyalty: honoring a father includes preventing his legacy from being stained by injustice.