Shloka 2.111.24

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

Devanagari script

अथोत्थाय जलंस्पृष्ट्वा भरतो वाक्यमब्रवीत्।श्रुण्वन्तु मे परिषदो मन्त्रिण श्श्रेणयस्तथा।।।।

Transliteration

athotthāya jalaṃ spṛṣṭvā bharato vākyam abravīt |śṛṇvantu me pariṣado mantriṇaḥ śreṇayas tathā ||

Translation

Then Bharata rose, touched water in ritual purification, and spoke: “Let the assembly hear me—counsellors, and the guild-leaders as well.”

Context

Then Bharata stood up and performed achamana (sipping of water) and said 'let theassembly of learned men, counsellors and guildsmen hear me'.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• pariṣad (assembly)
• mantri (counsellors)
• śreṇi (guilds/guild leaders)
• udaka/jala (water)

FAQs

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

Dharma in governance values transparent, public speech: Bharata addresses legitimate social bodies (assembly, ministers, guilds) before making claims.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata prepares to present his position formally before the civic and political representatives.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Accountability and respect for institutions—Bharata seeks public hearing rather than private advantage.