Shloka 2.114.26

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

Devanagari script

चन्दनागरुगन्धांश्च महार्हाश्च नवस्रजः। गते हि रामे तरुणा स्संतप्ता नोपभुञ्जते।।2.114.25।।

Transliteration

candanāgarugandhāṁś ca mahārhāś ca navasrajaḥ |

gate hi rāme taruṇāḥ santaptā nopabhuñjate ||2.114.25||

Translation

Since Rama has gone, the young men—burning with grief—do not take pleasure in precious sandal-and-agaru scents or in new garlands of flowers.

Context

Since Rama has departed, the young men in distress do not enjoy expensive incense of agaru and sandalwood paste and garlands of fresh flowers.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Ayodhya

FAQs

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

It points to a dharmic culture where inner values override sensual pleasure: grief for the righteous leader makes luxury feel hollow, emphasizing ethical attachment over material enjoyment.

What is the narrative situation?

This is a repeated line in the provided input: Bharata notes that the city’s youth have abandoned festive enjoyments because of Rama’s exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective devotion and fidelity to Rama’s virtue—seen in the people’s refusal to celebrate while he suffers.