Shloka 2.69.5

भरतस्य दुःस्वप्नदर्शनम् — Bharata’s Ominous Dream

Devanagari script

स तैर्महात्मा भरतस्सखिभिः प्रियवादिभिः।गोष्ठीहास्यानि कुर्वद्भिर्न प्राहृष्यत राघवः।।।।

Transliteration

tam abravīt priyasakho bharataṃ sakhibhir vṛtam |

suhṛdbhiḥ paryupāsīnaḥ kiṃ sakhe nānumodase ||

Translation

Then a dear friend, seated close among the well-wishers while Bharata was surrounded by companions, said to him: “Why, friend, do you not feel glad?”

Context

The magnanimous Bharata born in the race of Raghus, was not delighted by the conversations and jokes and soothing words of his friends.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata

FAQs

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

Dharma in relationships includes attentive inquiry: a friend does not ignore suffering but asks directly and respectfully to understand and help.

What is the narrative situation?

A companion, noticing Bharata’s continued gloom, questions him about the reason for his lack of joy.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Concern and moral attentiveness—friendship that seeks understanding rather than mere distraction.