Shloka 2.106.26

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

Devanagari script

इहैव त्वाऽभिषिञ्चन्तु सर्वाः प्रकृतय स्सह।ऋत्विज स्सवसिष्ठाश्च मन्त्रविन्मन्त्रकोविदाः।।।।

Transliteration

ihaiva tvābhiṣiñcantu sarvāḥ prakṛtayaḥ saha |

ṛtvijaḥ sa-vasiṣṭhāś ca mantra-vid mantra-kovidāḥ ||

Translation

Let all the constituents of the realm together, and the priests—along with Vasiṣṭha—those who know the mantras and are skilled in sacred recitation, consecrate you here itself.

Context

Let all ministers, subjects, and priests including Vasistha who are well-versed in Vedic hymns consecrate you here itself.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama
• Vasiṣṭha
• ṛtvij (priests)
• prakṛti (subjects/constituents)

FAQs

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

Legitimate authority should be established through proper rite and consent of the realm; ritual abhiṣeka symbolizes responsibility undertaken for public welfare.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata proposes immediate coronation of Rama on the spot, with the participation of the people and Vedic priests.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s urgency to restore dharmic order through lawful, publicly sanctioned kingship.