Shloka 2.113.16

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

Devanagari script

नैतच्चित्रं नरव्याघ्र शीलवृत्तवतां वर।यदार्यं त्वयि तिष्ठेत्तु निम्ने सृष्टमिवोदकम्।।।।

Transliteration

naitac citraṃ naravyāghra śīlavṛttavatāṃ vara | yad āryaṃ tvayi tiṣṭhet tu nimne sṛṣṭam ivodakam ||

Translation

This is no wonder, O tiger among men, foremost among those of noble conduct: that what is noble should dwell in you—like water poured, naturally flowing downward.

Context

O best of men, foremost among men of excellent character and dispositon, it is not surprising that all noble qualities come to reside in you naturally like water poured flowing downward.

Characters & Entities

• Bharadvāja
• Bharata

FAQs

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

Nobility is natural to the truly virtuous: dharmic qualities manifest spontaneously in a well-formed character.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja reassures Bharata that his righteous conduct is expected given his noble disposition.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śīla and vṛtta—stable character and right conduct—shown as effortless, not performative.