Shloka 2.54.23

भरद्वाजाश्रमप्राप्तिः — Arrival at Bharadvāja’s Hermitage and Counsel toward Citrakūṭa

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्तु वचनं भरद्वाजेन राघवः।प्रत्युवाच शुभं वाक्यं रामः सर्वहिते रतः।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktas tu vacanaṃ bharadvājena rāghavaḥ | pratyuvāca śubhaṃ vākyaṃ rāmaḥ sarvahite rataḥ ||

Translation

Thus addressed by Bharadvāja, Rāma—ever devoted to the welfare of all—replied with auspicious words.

Context

Rama, ever devoted to the well-being of every one, heard Bharadwaja and replied to him with these auspicious words:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Bharadvāja

FAQs

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

True dharma is not self-centered; it is oriented toward ‘sarvahita’—the welfare and peace of all affected.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration transitions from Bharadvāja’s offer to Rāma’s response, highlighting the ethical tone of Rāma’s reply.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s sarvahita-bhāva—habitual concern for the common good, even while personally suffering exile.