Shloka 2.115.19

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

Devanagari script

ततो निक्षिप्तभारोऽहं राघवेण समागतः।निवेद्य गुरवे राज्यं भजिष्ये गुरुवृत्तिताम्।।।।

Transliteration

tato nikṣiptabhāro 'haṃ rāghaveṇa samāgataḥ | nivedya gurave rājyaṃ bhajiṣye guruvṛttitām ||

Translation

Then, upon my reunion with Rāghava and freed of this burden, I shall return the kingdom to my revered elder and live in the discipline of serving him.

Context

The burden of this kingdom has been cast on me. On reunion with Rama, I shall hand it over to my brother, my guru and shall be engaged in his service.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama (Rāghava)
• kingdom (Ayodhya, implied)

FAQs

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

Renunciation of illegitimate gain: Bharata treats kingship as a burden carried for dharma, to be relinquished the moment rightful authority is restored.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata explains his future plan: after meeting Rama again, he will formally return the kingdom and resume a subordinate, service-oriented role.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Service-mindedness and obedience to rightful hierarchy: he calls Rama ‘guru’ and chooses service over sovereignty.