Shloka 2.114.27

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

Devanagari script

बहिर्यात्रां न गच्छन्ति चित्रमाल्यधरा नराः। नोत्सवा स्सम्प्रवर्तन्ते रामशोकार्दिते पुरे।।2.114.27।।

Transliteration

bahiryātrāṁ na gacchanti citramālyadharā narāḥ |

not­savāḥ sampravartante rāmaśokārditē pure ||2.114.27||

Translation

In the city, stricken by grief for Rama, men no longer go out on pleasure excursions wearing bright garlands; festivities do not commence at all.

Context

This city is stricken with grief on account of Rama's departure. Men do not go out on pleasure jaunts wearing garlands of variegated flowers. Festivities are not celebrated.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Ayodhya

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as communal solidarity and moral seriousness: celebration is restrained when injustice and suffering prevail, implying that joy is ethically timed and socially responsible.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata describes Ayodhya’s social life coming to a halt—no outings, no festivals—because the city is overwhelmed by sorrow for Rama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The citizens’ loyalty and reverence for Rama, expressed through voluntary austerity and cessation of festivities.