Shloka 2.45.8

अयोध्यावासिजनानुरागः — The People and Brahmins Follow Rama toward Exile

Devanagari script

ज्ञानवृद्धो वयोबालो मृदुर्वीर्यगुणान्वितः।अनुरूपः स वो भर्ता भविष्यति भयापहः।।।।

Transliteration

sa hi rāja-guṇair yukto yuvarājaḥ samīkṣitaḥ |

api cāpi mayā śiṣṭaiḥ kāryaṃ vo bhartṛ-śāsanam ||

Translation

He is indeed endowed with royal qualities and is recognized as the heir-apparent. Therefore, you must carry out the ruler’s command—just as I have done, and as the disciplined do.

Context

Though tender in age Bharata is mature in intellect. Gentle, valiant and virtuous, he will dispel all your fears and act as a true protector.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma includes adherence to legitimate royal authority and lawful succession; personal grief should not overturn ordered governance.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma instructs the citizens to accept Bharata’s recognized position and to follow the ruler’s directives, as Rāma himself follows Daśaratha’s command.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discipline and respect for rule (śāsana): Rāma models obedience as a standard for the community.