Shloka 2.107.1

पितृवाक्यपालनम्, गयाश्रुति-उपदेशः, भरतस्य राज्यग्रहण-निर्देशः (Rama’s Counsel on Vows, the Gaya Śruti, and Bharata’s Return to Rule)

Devanagari script

पुनरेवं ब्रुवाणं तं भरतं लक्ष्मणाग्रजः।प्रत्युवाच तत श्श्रीमान् ज्ञातिमध्येऽभिसत्कृतः।।2.107.1।।

Transliteration

punar evaṃ bruvāṇaṃ taṃ bharataṃ lakṣmaṇāgrajaḥ | pratyuvāca tataḥ śrīmān jñātimadhye 'bhisatkṛtaḥ ||

Translation

Then, as Bharata spoke again in that manner, the illustrious Rāma—elder brother of Lakṣmaṇa, honoured among his kinsmen—replied to him.

Context

Well-honoured in the midst of relatives, the celebrated Rama, elder brother of Lakshmana, then said to Bharata who was going to speak again.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Bharata
• Lakṣmaṇa
• kinsmen/relatives

FAQs

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

Dharma is conveyed indirectly: respectful dialogue within family and public honour sets the stage for righteous counsel.

What is the narrative situation?

A transition verse: after Bharata’s continued appeal, the narration introduces Rāma’s formal response.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s dignity and social honour (maryādā) among relatives, preparing for dharmic instruction.