Shloka 2.115.24

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

Devanagari script

रामागमनमाकाङ्क्षन्भरतो भ्रातृवत्सलः।भ्रातुर्वचनकारी च प्रतिज्ञापारगस्तथा।।।।पादुके त्वभिषिच्याथ नन्दिग्रामेऽवसत्तदा।

Transliteration

etac chrutvā śubhaṃ vākyaṃ bharatasya mahātmanaḥ | abruvan mantriṇaḥ sarve vasiṣṭhaś ca purohitaḥ ||

Translation

Hearing these auspicious words of the great-souled Bharata, all the ministers—and Vasiṣṭha, the royal priest—responded.

Context

Bharata who was attached to his brother and ever obedient to him, fulfilled his vow. He coronated the sandals and lived at Nandigrama longing for the return of Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Vasiṣṭha
• Ministers (mantriṇaḥ)

FAQs

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

Respect for dharmic counsel: righteous speech invites responsible response from elders and ministers, showing governance grounded in ethical deliberation.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata has declared his intention to wait for Rama; the ministers and Vasiṣṭha prepare to answer him in the royal assembly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective responsibility in leadership—ministers and priest respond as guardians of dharma in state affairs.