Shloka 2.111.19

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

Devanagari script

आसीनस्त्वेव भरतः पौरजानपदं जनम्।उवाच सर्वतः प्रेक्ष्य किमार्यं नानुशासथ।।।।

Transliteration

āsīnas tv eva bharataḥ paurajānapadaṃ janam | uvāca sarvataḥ prekṣya kim āryaṃ nānuśāsatha ||

Translation

Still seated, Bharata looked all around at the townsmen and villagers and said, “Why do you not counsel my noble elder brother (Rama)?”

Context

While remaining seated, Bharata looking all around at the inhabitants from towns andvillages, questioned them 'why don't you all persuade my esteemed brother to return'.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama
• paura (townspeople)
• jānapada (villagers/countryfolk)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes collective responsibility: Bharata calls on the community to participate in righteous counsel for the stability of the kingdom.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata, maintaining his protest posture, appeals to the assembled citizens to persuade Rama to return.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s reliance on public moral authority—he seeks communal persuasion rather than private power.