Shloka 2.111.30

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

Devanagari script

जानामि भरतं क्षान्तं गुरुसत्कारकारिणम्।सर्वमेवात्र कल्याणं सत्यसन्धे महात्मनि।।।।

Transliteration

jānāmi bharataṃ kṣāntaṃ gurusatkārakāriṇam |sarvam evātra kalyāṇaṃ satyasandhe mahātmani ||

Translation

I know Bharata—patient, and one who honors elders and teachers. For this great soul, steadfast in truth, all here will surely end in good.

Context

I know Bharata as a man of forbearance and one who honours elders. Everything will turn out well for this great soul wedded to truth.

Characters & Entities

• Rama (implied speaker)
• Bharata
• guru (elders/teachers)

FAQs

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

Dharma recognizes and relies on proven character: truthfulness (satyasandhi) and reverence for elders are presented as foundations for auspicious governance.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama reassures the public by attesting to Bharata’s virtues, countering suspicion and stabilizing the succession crisis.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s kṣamā (forbearance) and satya (truth-steadfastness), along with respectful conduct toward gurus and elders.