Shloka 2.45.7

अयोध्यावासिजनानुरागः — The People and Brahmins Follow Rama toward Exile

Devanagari script

स हि कल्याणचारित्रः कैकेय्यानन्दवर्धनः।करिष्यति यथावद्वः प्रियाणि च हितानि च।।।।

Transliteration

jñāna-vṛddho vayo-bālo mṛdur vīrya-guṇānvitaḥ |

anurūpaḥ sa vo bhartā bhaviṣyati bhayāpahaḥ ||

Translation

Though young in years, he is mature in wisdom—gentle, yet endowed with valour and virtues. He will be a fitting protector for you, one who removes fear.

Context

Bharata, enhancer of the delight of Kaikeyi, possesses an auspicious character. He will do for you everything appropriate, agreeable and beneficial.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rāma

FAQs

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

An ideal ruler protects and reassures the people; dharma includes creating fearlessness (abhaya) through virtue, competence, and gentleness.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma comforts the citizens by describing Bharata’s qualities as a worthy guardian during Rāma’s exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Balanced leadership: youthful energy joined to mature wisdom, gentleness joined to strength.