Shloka 2.106.31

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

Devanagari script

शिरसा त्वाऽभियाचेऽहं कुरुष्व करुणां मयि।बान्धवेषु च सर्वेषु भूतेष्विव महेश्वरः।।।।

Transliteration

śirasā tvā ’bhiyāce ’haṃ kuruṣva karuṇāṃ mayi | bāndhaveṣu ca sarveṣu bhūteṣv iva maheśvaraḥ ||

Translation

With my head bowed, I implore you: show compassion to me and to all our kinsfolk, as Maheśvara shows compassion to every living being.

Context

I beseech you with my head bowed low, show mercy on me and every one of our relations, like Maheswara showing compassion on all living beings.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama
• Maheśvara (Śiva)
• bāndhava (kinsmen)

FAQs

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

Dharma is inseparable from compassion: righteousness is not merely rule-keeping, but merciful protection of one’s kin and all beings.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata intensifies his plea with humility, invoking a divine model (Śiva’s compassion) to move Rama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s humility (head bowed) and his appeal to compassionate dharma.