Shloka 2.68.15

दूतप्रेषणम् — Dispatch of Messengers to Kekaya (Bharata’s Recall)

Devanagari script

ते प्रसन्नोदकां दिव्यां नानाविहगसेविताम्।उपातिजग्मुर्वेगेन शरदण्डां जनाकुलाम्।।2.68.15।।

Transliteration

tac chīghraṃ javanā dūtā gacchantu tvaritair hayaiḥ | ānetuṃ bhrātarau vīrau kiṃ samīkṣāmahe vayam || 2.68.3 ||

Translation

therefore let swift messengers depart at once on speedy horses to bring back the two valiant brothers; what further is there for us to deliberate?

Context

The messengers crossed the divine Saradanda of calm waters frequented by fowls of various speices and thronged with people. And proceeded speedily.

Characters & Entities

• messengers (dūtāḥ)
• Bharata
• Śatrughna
• horses (hayāḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma is timely action: when righteousness and public order depend on swift steps, delay becomes a form of negligence.

What is the narrative situation?

Ayodhya’s elders decide to send messengers immediately to fetch Bharata and Śatrughna from their place of stay.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Decisiveness in service—acting quickly to fulfill a necessary duty.