Shloka 2.46.33

तमसातीरवासः — Night on the Bank of the Tamasa and the Stratagem to Elude the Citizens

Devanagari script

तौ सम्प्रयुक्तं तु रथं समास्थितौतदा ससीतौ रघुवंशवर्धनौ।प्रचोदयामास ततस्तुरङ्गमान्स सारथिर्येन पथा तपोवनम्।।2.46.33।।

Transliteration

bharataḥ khalu dharmātmā pitaraṃ mātaraṃ ca me | dharmārthakāma-sahitair vākyair vāśvāsayiṣyati ||2.46.7||

Translation

Bharata, truly righteous in spirit, will indeed console my father and mother with words aligned with dharma, artha, and kāma.

Context

When Rama and Lakshmana, perpetuaters of the Raghu race along with Sita were seated on the well-yoked chariot, Sumantra urged the horses to move.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Bharata
• Dasharatha
• Kausalya (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma is portrayed as wise, balanced counsel: Bharata’s righteousness expresses itself through speech that harmonizes moral duty (dharma), social well-being (artha), and appropriate human feeling (kāma).

What is the narrative situation?

Rama anticipates Bharata’s role in supporting and consoling the grieving parents after Rama’s departure.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s dharmic character—his capacity to uphold family stability through principled, considerate speech.