Shloka 2.67.7

अयोध्यायां शोक-रात्रिः तथा अराजक-राष्ट्रस्य नीतिविचारः (The Night of Lamentation in Ayodhya and the Political Ethics of a Kingless Realm)

Devanagari script

उभौ भरतशत्रुघ्नौ केकयेषु परन्तपौ।पुरे राजगृहे रम्ये मातामहनिवेशने।।।।

Transliteration

ubhau bharataśatrughnau kekayeṣu parantapau | pure rājagṛhe ramye mātāmahaniveśane ||

Translation

Both Bharata and Śatrughna, subduers of enemies, are in the Kekaya country—at the lovely city of Rājagṛha, in the residence of their maternal grandfather.

Context

Bharata and Satrughna, destroyers of enemies, are at the beautiful city of Rajagriha in the Kekaya kingdom, the palace of their maternal grandfather's palace.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Śatrughna
• Kekaya
• Rājagṛha
• maternal grandfather (Kekaya king)

FAQs

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

It points to dharma as orderly governance: locating the eligible princes is part of ensuring lawful succession and preventing chaos.

What is the narrative situation?

The ministers note that Bharata and Śatrughna are away in Kekaya, which affects immediate decisions about kingship.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Implied readiness for duty: the princes are identified as rightful stakeholders in the kingdom’s continuity.