Shloka 2.107.2

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

Devanagari script

उपपन्नमिदं वाक्यं यत्त्वमेवमभाषथाः।जातः पुत्रो दशरथात्कैकेय्यां राजसत्तमात्।।2.107.2।।

Transliteration

ayodhyāṃ gaccha bharata prakṛtīr anurañjaya | śatrughnasahito vīra saha sarvair dvijātibhiḥ || 2.107.15 ||

Translation

Go to Ayodhyā, Bharata, and keep the people content; go, O valiant one, together with Śatrughna and all the twice-born.

Context

Appropriate are the words spoken by you born to the celebrated king Dasaratha through Kaikeyi.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Bharata
• Ayodhya
• Satrughna
• Dvijatis (Brahmins)
• Prakritis (subjects)

FAQs

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

Rajadharma: the king’s duty is to secure the well-being and satisfaction of the subjects, supported by learned counsel.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama directs Bharata to return to Ayodhyā to rule responsibly, rather than remaining in protest and grief.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s capacity for governance—service to the people as a moral obligation.