Shloka 2.106.32

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

Devanagari script

अथैतत्पृष्ठतः कृत्वा वनमेव भवानितः।गमिष्यति गमिष्यामि भवता सार्धमप्यहम्।।।।

Transliteration

athaitat pṛṣṭhataḥ kṛtvā vanam eva bhavān itaḥ | gamiṣyati gamiṣyāmi bhavatā sārdham apy aham ||

Translation

But if you cast these entreaties behind you and depart from here to the forest, then I too will go—together with you.

Context

If you turn your back on my solicitations and set out for the forest I shall also go along with you from here itself.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama
• forest (vana)

FAQs

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

Dharma is portrayed as solidarity in righteousness: Bharata refuses comfort purchased at the cost of Rama’s suffering and aligns himself with Rama’s chosen path.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata issues a final, dramatic commitment—if Rama will not return, Bharata will join him in exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s unwavering loyalty and readiness for self-sacrifice.