Shloka 2.70.12

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

Devanagari script

कुशलास्ते नरव्याघ्र येषां कुशलमिच्छसि।श्रीश्च त्वां वृणुते पद्मा युज्यतां चापि ते रथः।।2.70.12।।

Transliteration

kuśalās te naravyāghra yeṣāṃ kuśalam icchasi |

śrīś ca tvāṃ vṛṇute padmā yujyatāṃ cāpi te rathaḥ || 2.70.12 ||

Translation

O tiger among men, those whose well-being you inquire after are safe and sound. May Śrī—Padmā (Lakṣmī)—favor you, and may your chariot too be yoked and made ready.

Context

O tiger among men (Bharata)! those of whose welfare you are enquiring are all doing well. May the goddess of wealth and prosperity await you and let your chariot be yoked.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Śrī (Lakṣmī/Padmā)
• ratha (chariot)

FAQs

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

It models dharmic reassurance and auspicious speech: when conveying urgent matters, one begins by confirming others’ welfare and offering blessings in a socially proper way.

What is the narrative situation?

The messengers respond to Bharata’s inquiries, reassure him about those he asked after, and urge immediate readiness for travel by having the chariot prepared.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Considerate communication—balancing urgency with respectful, auspicious, and stabilizing words.