Shloka 2.7.35

मन्थराप्रवेशः — Manthara Observes Ayodhya and Incites Kaikeyi

Devanagari script

रामे वा भरते वाऽहं विशेषं नोपलक्षये।तस्मात्तुष्टाऽस्मि यद्राजा रामं राज्येऽभिषेक्ष्यति।।।।

Transliteration

rāme vā bharate vāhaṃ viśeṣaṃ nopalakṣaye |

tasmāt tuṣṭā 'smi yad rājā rāmaṃ rājyé 'bhiṣekṣyati || 2.7.35 ||

Translation

Whether it is Rāma or Bharata, I see no difference between them. Therefore I am satisfied that the king will consecrate Rāma to the kingdom.

Context

I do not see any distinction between Rama and Bharata as such. I am contented with Rama's consecration in the kingdom.

Characters & Entities

• Kaikeyī
• Rāma
• Bharata
• Daśaratha (implied as 'the king')
• Ayodhyā (implied polity)

FAQs

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

Dharma in royal succession rests on fairness and the rightful order; Kaikeyī verbally affirms impartiality and acceptance of Rāma’s consecration—an ethical stance that will soon be challenged by conflicting desires.

What is the narrative situation?

Kaikeyī tells Mantharā she is content with Rāma’s coronation, claiming she does not prefer Bharata over Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Impartiality and contentment are asserted as virtues, serving as a baseline against which later actions will be judged.