Shloka 2.113.19

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

Devanagari script

ततः प्रदक्षिणं कृत्वा भरद्वाजं पुनः पुनः।भरतस्तु ययौ श्रीमानयोध्यां सह मन्त्रिभिः।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ pradakṣiṇaṃ kṛtvā bharadvājaṃ punaḥ punaḥ | bharatas tu yayau śrīmān ayodhyāṃ saha mantribhiḥ ||

Translation

Then, having circumambulated Bharadvāja again and again in reverence, the illustrious Bharata set out for Ayodhyā together with his ministers.

Context

Then illustrious Bharata circumambulated the sage several times in homage before heset out for Ayodhya with his counsellors.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Bharadvāja
• Ayodhyā
• ministers (mantrin)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes proper closure and gratitude: one departs only after honoring and receiving blessings from the worthy.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata completes formal reverence to Bharadvāja and begins the journey back to Ayodhyā with his entourage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṛtajñatā (gratitude) and disciplined conduct in public life, fitting for a ruler-in-trust.