Shloka 2.107.10

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

Devanagari script

ऋणान्मोचय राजानं मत्कृते भरत प्रभुम्।पितरं चापि धर्मज्ञं मातरं चाभिनन्दय।।2.107.10।।

Transliteration

ṛṇān mocaya rājānaṃ matkṛte bharata prabhum | pitaraṃ cāpi dharmajñaṃ mātaraṃ cābhinandaya ||

Translation

O Bharata, for my sake release the capable king from his debt of obligation; and honour as well the dharma-knowing father and the mother.

Context

O Bharata, release for my sake the competent king from his debt (of vow) and honour the righteous father and the mother as well.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Bharata
• Daśaratha (implied as king/father)
• Kaikeyī (implied as mother)

FAQs

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

Dharma is fulfilling obligations without rancour: Rāma instructs Bharata to uphold duties to father and mother and to resolve the king’s binding pledge responsibly.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma responds to Bharata’s grief and anger, redirecting him toward constructive duties connected with the royal household.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s impartial righteousness—he insists on honouring parents and obligations even amid personal injustice.