Shloka 2.20.30

अयोध्याकाण्डे विंशः सर्गः — Rama Enters Kauśalyā’s Antaḥpura; Ritual Preparations and the Shock of Exile

Devanagari script

भरताय महाराजो यौवराज्यं प्रयच्छति।मां पुनर्दण्डकारण्ये विवासयति तापसम्।।।।

Transliteration

bharatāya mahārājo yauvarājyaṃ prayacchati | māṃ punar daṇḍakāraṇye vivāsayati tāpasam ||

Translation

The great king is granting the office of heir-apparent to Bharata, and sending me away again to the Daṇḍaka forest—to live as an ascetic.

Context

The great king is conferring the status of heir-apparent on Bharata while he is banishing me to Dandaka forest to live like an ascetic.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Bharata
• King Dasharatha (mahārāja)
• Daṇḍaka forest

FAQs

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

Dharma of obedience to rightful royal decision and the father’s pledged word: Rama states the political reality without resentment, accepting exile as part of truth-bound duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama informs Kausalya that Bharata is being appointed heir-apparent while Rama is being exiled to the forest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Duty-bound composure and absence of envy toward Bharata.