Shloka 2.107.5

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

Devanagari script

ततस्सा सम्प्रतिश्राव्य तव माता यशस्विनी।अयाचत नरश्रेष्ठं द्वौ वरौ वरवर्णिनी।।2.107.5।।तव राज्यं नरव्याघ्र मम प्रव्राजनं तथा।तौ च राजा तदा तस्यै नियुक्तः प्रददौ वरौ।।2.107.6।।

Transliteration

chāyāṃ te dinakarabhāḥ prabādhamānāṃ varṣatraṃ bharata karotu mūrdhni śītām | eteṣām aham api kānanadrumāṇāṃ chāyāṃ tām atiśayinīṃ sukhī śrayiṣye || 2.107.18 ||

Translation

Bharata, let an umbrella, warding off the sun’s fierce heat, cast cool shade upon your head. As for me, content, I shall take refuge in the deeper shade of these forest trees.

Context

Thereafter, O tiger among men, your illustrious mother of fair complexion, under oath demanded of that best of men, king Dasaratha, the two boons, namely kingdom for you and banishment for me. Bound by such agreement (oath), the king granted her the boons.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Bharata
• Umbrella/parasol (varṣatra)
• Forest trees

FAQs

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

Dharma is contented acceptance of one’s rightful path: comfort in kingship and austerity in exile are both valid when aligned with duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama contrasts Bharata’s royal protection with his own forest shelter, reinforcing the separation of responsibilities.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s santoṣa (contentment) and gentle goodwill toward Bharata.