Shloka 2.4.26

अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः — Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision

Devanagari script

कामं खलु सतां वृत्ते भ्राता ते भरतस्स्थितः।ज्येष्ठानुवर्ती धर्मात्मा सानुक्रोशो जितेन्द्रियः।।2.4.26।।

Transliteration

kāmaṃ khalu satāṃ vṛtte bhrātā te bharataḥ sthitaḥ | jyeṣṭhānuvartī dharmātmā sānukrośo jitendriyaḥ || 2.4.26 ||

Translation

Truly, your brother Bharata abides in the conduct of the noble: he follows his elder, is righteous in spirit, compassionate, and master of his senses.

Context

It is true, your brother Bharata has adhered to the path of the virtuous and has followed his elder brother. No doubt, he is righteous, compassionate and self- controlled.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Bharata

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as loyalty to rightful order (respecting the elder), compassion, and self-mastery—qualities that sustain family and state.

What is the narrative situation?

Even while urging haste, Daśaratha affirms Bharata’s goodness to clarify that his concern is not Bharata’s character but the instability of circumstances.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s obedience to dharmic hierarchy (jyeṣṭhānuvartī), compassion, and sense-control (jitendriya).