Shloka 2.112.7

पादुकाप्रदानम् (The Gift of the Sandals and Delegated Kingship)

Devanagari script

एतावदुक्त्वा वचनं गन्धर्वा: स‌महर्षयः।

राजर्षयश्चैव तदा सर्वे स्वां स्वां गतिं गताः।।2.112.7।।

Transliteration

trastagātras tu bharataḥ sa vācā sajjamānayā | kṛtāñjalir idaṃ vākyaṃ rāghavaṃ punar abravīt || 2.112.9 ||

Translation

But Bharata, his limbs trembling and his voice faltering, with hands folded in reverence, again spoke these words to Rāghava.

Context

Then the great rishis, gandharvas and royal sages having said this, returned to their respective abodes.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rāghava (Rāma)

FAQs

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

Dharma is approached with reverence and emotional honesty: rightful action is not cold; it is chosen even amid fear and grief.

What is the narrative situation?

As the moment of departure nears, Bharata, overwhelmed, prepares to address Rāma once more.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Devotion and humility—Bharata’s folded hands and trembling show sincere submission to dharma rather than claim to power.