Shloka 2.69.21

भरतस्य दुःस्वप्नदर्शनम् — Bharata’s Ominous Dream

Devanagari script

इमां च दुस्स्वप्नगतिं निशाम्यतामनेकरूपामवितर्कितां पुरा।भयं महत्तद्धृदयान्नयाति मे विचिन्त्य राजानमचिन्तदर्शनम्।।।।

Transliteration

tapyamānaṃ samājñāya vayasyāḥ priyavādinaḥ |

āyāsaṃ hi vineṣyantas sabhāyāṃ cakrire kathāḥ ||

Translation

Seeing him consumed by grief, his peers—gentle and sweet of speech—began various conversations in the assembly, intending to dispel his distress.

Context

On observing the course of this nightmare, with all those images formerly unconceived and having thought of the king's incomprehensible presence, a great fear that has gripped my heart does not leave me.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē ayōdhyākāṇḍē ēkōnasaptatitamassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the sixtyninth sarga in Ayodhyakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• assembly (sabhā)

FAQs

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

Dharma here appears as compassion and responsible companionship: friends respond to another’s suffering by trying to relieve it through supportive presence and speech.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata is seen distressed; his companions in the royal assembly attempt to distract and comfort him through conversation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Empathy and considerate friendship—speaking gently and acting to reduce another’s mental burden.