Shloka 2.112.16
पादुकाप्रदानम् (The Gift of the Sandals and Delegated Kingship)
आगता त्वामियं बुद्धिस्स्वजा वैनयिकी च या।भृशमुत्सहसे तात रक्षितुं पृथिवीमपि।।2.112.16।।
tam aṅke bharataṃ kṛtvā rāmo vacanam abravīt | śyāmaṃ nalinapatrākṣaṃ mattahaṃsasvaraṃ svayam || 2.112.15 ||
Drawing Bharata into his lap, Rāma himself spoke—Bharata dark-hued, lotus-petaled in his eyes, and sweet-voiced like an intoxicated swan.
O child, this wisdom of yours is both inborn and imbibed through training. With this,you are perfectly capable of protecting the earth.
Dharma is upheld with compassion: even amid political crisis, familial tenderness and reconciliation guide action.
After Bharata’s prostration and plea, Rāma responds by embracing him and beginning his reply.
Karuṇā and saumyatā—tender compassion and gentleness—shown by Rāma toward Bharata.