Shloka 2.115.9

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

Devanagari script

आरुह्य च रथं शीघ्रं शत्रुघ्नभरतावुभौ।ययतुः परमप्रीतौ वृतौ मन्त्रिपुरोहितैः।।।।

Transliteration

āruhya ca rathaṃ śīghraṃ śatrughnabharatāv ubhau |

yayatuḥ paramaprītau vṛtau mantripurōhitaiḥ ||

Translation

Bharata and Śatrughna, both exceedingly pleased, quickly mounted the chariot and set forth, surrounded by ministers and priests.

Context

Highly pleased, Bharata and Satrughna ascended the chariot and, surrounded by counsellors and priests, set out speedily.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Śatrughna
• ministers (mantri)
• priests (purohita)

FAQs

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

Orderly public action under guidance—royal movement is conducted with proper attendants (ministers and priests), reflecting disciplined governance.

What is the narrative situation?

After mounting the chariot, Bharata and Śatrughna depart promptly with the formal retinue.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsibility and propriety (maryādā) in royal conduct—moving with counsel and ritual authority.