Shloka 2.70.11

भरतस्य दूतसमागमः तथा केकयराजनः अनुज्ञा (Bharata Meets the Messengers; Kekaya King Grants Leave)

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तास्तु ते दूताः भरतेन महात्मना।ऊचुस्सप्रश्रयं वाक्यमिदं तं भरतं तदा।।2.70.11।।

Transliteration

evam uktās tu te dūtāḥ bharatena mahātmanā |

ūcuḥ sapraśrayaṃ vākyam idaṃ taṃ bharataṃ tadā || 2.70.11 ||

Translation

Thus addressed by the magnanimous Bharata, the messengers then spoke to him these words with due humility and respect.

Context

Having listened to the words of that magnanimous Bharata, those messengers addressed him gracefully with these words.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• dūtāḥ (messengers)

FAQs

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

Dharma in communication: important truth should be delivered with humility and proper decorum, especially in royal and familial matters.

What is the narrative situation?

After Bharata’s questions, the messengers prepare to deliver their report, framed by respectful courtly speech.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and disciplined speech—virtues expected of envoys and servants of the state.