Shloka 2.115.1

पादुकाभिषेकः — The Consecration of Rama’s Sandals and Bharata’s Trusteeship at Nandigrama

Devanagari script

ततो निक्षिप्य मातृ़ स्स अयोध्यायां दृढ व्रतः।भरत श्शोकसन्तप्तो गुरूनिदमथाब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

tato nikṣipya mātṝs sa ayodhyāyāṃ dṛḍhavrataḥ | bharataḥ śokasantapto gurūn idam athābravīt || 2.115.1 ||

Translation

Then Bharata—steadfast in his vow—having settled the mothers in Ayodhyā, and scorched by grief, spoke these words to the elders.

Context

After keeping his mothers in Ayodhya, the griefstricken Bharata who was firm in his vows, said to the elders:

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Ayodhyā
• the mothers (Rāma’s mothers/queen-mothers)
• gurus/elders

FAQs

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

Bharata upholds dharma through responsibility: even in grief, he first ensures the safety and arrangement of the queen-mothers, then proceeds to consult elders—showing disciplined, duty-first conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

After returning and managing household/royal responsibilities in Ayodhyā, Bharata prepares for the next step by addressing the senior authorities.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness (dṛḍhavrata) and self-controlled duty in grief—Bharata acts with restraint and accountability rather than impulse.