Shloka 2.106.3

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

Devanagari script

को हि स्यादीदृशो लोके यादृश स्त्वमरिन्दम।।2.106.2।।न त्वां प्रव्यथयेद्दुःखं प्रीतिर्वा नप्रहर्षयेत्।सम्मतश्चासि वृद्धानां तांश्च पृच्छसि संशयान्।।2.106.3।।

Transliteration

na tvāṃ pravyathayed duḥkhaṃ prītir vā na praharṣayet | sammataś cāsi vṛddhānāṃ tāṃś ca pṛcchasi saṃśayān ||

Translation

Sorrow does not shake you, nor does pleasure make you exult. You are beloved of the elders, and when doubts arise you seek their counsel.

Context

O subduer of enemies, you are of such nature that neither sorrow pains you nor pleasure delights you. There are none in this world like you. You are loved by the elders, for you seek their counsel whenever you have doubts.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama
• elders (vṛddhāḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by steadiness of mind and respect for wise counsel: one should not be ruled by grief or pleasure, and should consult elders when uncertain.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata describes Rama’s character to persuade him—highlighting Rama’s equanimity and deference to elders as marks of a dharmic ruler.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s inner composure (samatva) and humility in seeking guidance.