Shloka 2.115.17

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

Devanagari script

भ्रात्रा हि मयि संन्यासो निक्षिप्त स्सौहृदादयम्।तमिमं पालयिष्यामि राघवागमनं प्रति।।।।

Transliteration

bhrātrā hi mayi saṃnyāso nikṣiptaḥ sauhṛdād ayam | tam imaṃ pālayiṣyāmi rāghavāgamanaṃ prati ||

Translation

Indeed, out of affection my brother has placed this trust in me. I shall preserve this sacred deposit until Rāghava returns.

Context

This kingdom has been given me by my brother out of affection as a trust. I shall safeguard it until Rama's return.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

Stewardship and fidelity: Bharata commits to guard what is not his, holding power only until the rightful heir returns.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata publicly declares his role as trustee of the kingdom, explicitly limiting it to the duration of Rama’s exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthfulness and accountability: Bharata binds himself to a clear, publicly stated purpose and timeframe.