Shloka 2.112.14

पादुकाप्रदानम् (The Gift of the Sandals and Delegated Kingship)

Devanagari script

इत्युक्त्वा न्यपतद्भ्रातुः पादयोर्भरतस्तदा।भृशं सम्प्रार्थयामास राममेव प्रियंवदः।।2.112.14।।

Transliteration

idaṃ rājyaṃ mahāprājña sthāpaya pratipadya hi | śaktimān asi kākutstha lokasya paripālane || 2.112.13 ||

Translation

O supremely wise one, accept this kingdom and establish it firmly in right order; O Kakutstha, you are fully able to govern and protect the world.

Context

Having said this, Bharata, fell at the feet of his brother, and speaking sweetly, he profusely entreated Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rāma
• Kakutstha
• rājya (kingdom)
• loka (world/people)

FAQs

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

Rājadharma: the qualified heir should uphold order and welfare; capability and wisdom are ethical prerequisites for rule.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata petitions Rāma to take the throne and restore stable governance after the disruption caused by exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prājñatā and śakti—wisdom and competence—presented as virtues necessary for rightful leadership.