Shloka 2.114.1

अयोध्याप्रवेशः — Bharata Enters Ayodhya and Perceives the City’s Desolation

Devanagari script

स्निग्धगम्भीरघोषेण स्यन्दनेनोपयान्प्रभुः। अयोध्यां भरतः क्षिप्रं प्रविवेश महायशाः।।2.114.1।।

Transliteration

snigdha-gambhīra-ghoṣeṇa syandanenopayān prabhuḥ | ayodhyāṃ bharataḥ kṣipraṃ praviveśa mahāyaśāḥ ||

Translation

Travelling in a chariot whose sound was deep and soothing, Bharata—the renowned lord—quickly entered Ayodhyā.

Context

Bharata, the renowned lord (of Ayodhya) travelled on the chariot that produced a deep, soothing, sound. And entered Ayodhya soon.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Ayodhyā

FAQs

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

The verse frames Bharata’s movement as that of a responsible ruler returning to the seat of duty; dharma in kingship includes timely presence and accountability to the realm.

What is the narrative situation?

After the encounter and negotiations concerning Rāma, Bharata travels back and enters Ayodhyā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s dutiful urgency and sense of responsibility toward the kingdom.