Shloka 2.111.15

अयोध्याकाण्डे एकादशोत्तरशततमः सर्गः (Sarga 111: Counsel on Gurus, Parental Debt, and Bharata’s Protest)

Devanagari script

स तु राममवेक्षन्तं सुमन्त्रं पेक्ष्य दुर्मनाः।कुशोत्तरमुपस्थाप्य भूमावेवाऽस्तरत्स्वयम्।।।।

Transliteration

sa tu rāmam avekṣantaṃ sumantraṃ prekṣya durmanāḥ | kuśottaram upasthāpya bhūmāv evāstarat svayam ||

Translation

Troubled at heart, Bharata saw Sumantra watching Rāma for instructions; then Bharata himself brought a spread of kuśa grass and laid it out upon the ground.

Context

Bharata was mentally disturbed saw Sumantra waiting for Rama's order. Then he himself brought a heap of kusa grass and spread it on the ground.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama
• Sumantra
• kuśa grass
• ground (bhūmi)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as action, not only speech: Bharata demonstrates commitment through conduct (personally laying out the kuśa), making his plea a lived vow.

What is the narrative situation?

As Rama’s party watches, Bharata prepares the kuśa mat himself, signaling he is about to lie down in protest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Earnestness and humility—Bharata does not delegate the act; he performs it himself.