Shloka 2.115.18

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

Devanagari script

क्षिप्रं संयोजयित्वातु राघवस्य पुनस्स्वयम्।चरणौ तौ तु रामस्य द्रक्ष्यामि सहपादुकौ।।।।

Transliteration

kṣipraṃ saṃyojayitvā tu rāghavasya punaḥ svayam | caraṇau tau tu rāmasya drakṣyāmi sahapādukau ||

Translation

And soon, I myself shall reunite them with Rāghava again; I shall behold Rama’s very feet together with these sandals.

Context

'I myself shall see soon Rama's feet reunited with these sandals.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama (Rāghava)
• pādukā (sandals)

FAQs

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

Commitment to restoration of rightful order: Bharata’s aim is not to continue rule but to return authority to Rama.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata expresses determination that the sandals will not remain separate from Rama for long, anticipating Rama’s return.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance in duty: he sustains a difficult responsibility with a fixed end—reunion and handover.