Shloka 2.106.25

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

Devanagari script

इदं निखिल मव्यग्रं राज्यं पित्र्यमकण्टकम्।अनुशाधि स्वधर्मेण धर्मज्ञ सहबान्धवैः।।।।

Transliteration

idaṁ nikhilam avyagraṁ rājyaṁ pitryam akaṇṭakam |

anuśādhi svadharmeṇa dharmajña saha-bāndhavaiḥ ||

Translation

O knower of dharma, govern—according to your own rightful duty—this entire ancestral kingdom, untroubled and free of obstacles, together with all our kinsmen.

Context

O one, conversant with righteousness! rule unhindered this entire kingdom along with our relations inherited from our father.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama
• Ayodhya (implied by kingdom context)

FAQs

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

Svadharma in governance: the rightful heir should rule for the welfare of the kingdom, removing obstacles and maintaining stability with the support of family and allies.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata formally offers the kingdom back to Rama and urges him to govern as his ordained duty.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s renunciation of power and commitment to truthfulness about rightful succession.