Shloka 2.115.8

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

Devanagari script

प्रहृष्टवदन स्सर्वा मातृ़ स्समभिवाद्य सः।आरुरोह रथं श्रीमान् शत्रुघ्नेन समन्वितः।।।।

Transliteration

prahṛṣṭavadanaḥ sarvā mātṝḥ samabhivādya saḥ |

ārurōha rathaṃ śrīmān śatrughnēna samanvitaḥ ||

Translation

With a radiant, joyful face, the illustrious Bharata bowed in reverence to all his mothers and then, accompanied by Śatrughna, mounted the chariot.

Context

With a cheerful countenance illustrious Bharata paid obeisance to all his mothers and,acompanied by Satrughna, ascended the chariot.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Śatrughna
• mothers (Rāma’s mothers/queen-mothers)

FAQs

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

Respect for elders and guardians—Bharata upholds dharma by formally honoring the mother-figures before undertaking action.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata, after meeting and paying respects within the royal household, prepares to depart and mounts the chariot with Śatrughna.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence and humility (vinaya), expressed through obeisance and proper conduct toward elders.