Shloka 2.112.20

पादुकाप्रदानम् (The Gift of the Sandals and Delegated Kingship)

Devanagari script

एवं ब्रुवाणं भरतः कौसल्यासुतमब्रवीत्।तेजसाऽऽदित्यसङ्काशं प्रतिपच्चन्द्रदर्शनम्।।2.112.20।।

Transliteration

evaṃ bruvāṇaṃ bharataḥ kausalyāsutam abravīt |

tejasā ādityasaṅkāśaṃ pratipaccandra-darśanam || 2.112.20 ||

Translation

As Rāma spoke thus, Bharata replied to Kausalyā’s son—radiant in splendor like the sun, and gentle in appearance like the new moon.

Context

On hearing this, Bharata replied to the son of Kausalya who looked like the Sun or the new Moon in brilliance:

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama
• Kausalya
• Aditya (Sun)
• Pratipat-candra (new moon)

FAQs

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

The verse frames Rama’s presence as both powerful and gentle, suggesting the dharmic ideal of leadership: strength (to uphold order) balanced with compassion and restraint.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rama’s preceding words, the narration transitions to Bharata’s response, setting the stage for Bharata’s request regarding the sandals and the governance of Ayodhyā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s virtue of maryādā—measured righteousness—is emphasized through imagery combining solar brilliance with lunar gentleness.