Shloka 2.113.14

पादुकाप्रदानं भरतस्य निवृत्तिश्च (The Sandals Bestowed; Bharata’s Return Toward Ayodhya)

Devanagari script

निवृत्तोऽहमनुज्ञातो रामेण सुमहात्मना।अयोध्यामेव गच्छामि गृहीत्वा पादुके शुभे।।।।

Transliteration

nivṛtto 'ham anujñāto rāmeṇa sumahātmanā | ayodhyām eva gacchāmi gṛhītvā pāduke śubhe ||

Translation

Permitted by the great-souled Rāma, I now turn back; taking these auspicious sandals, I go to Ayodhyā.

Context

I am now returning to Ayodhya with these auspicious sandals permitted by the magnanimous Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rāma
• Ayodhyā
• pādukā (sandals)

FAQs

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

Service without usurpation: Bharata accepts a symbol of rule only as delegated duty, not as personal claim.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving Rāma’s sandals, Bharata announces his return to Ayodhyā with Rāma’s permission.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s humility and loyalty—governing as caretaker for the rightful king.