Shloka 2.70.21

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

Devanagari script

तथाऽमात्यानभिप्रेतान्विश्वास्यांश्च गुणान्वितान्।ददावश्वपतिः क्षिप्रं भरतायानुयायिनः।।2.70.21।।

Transliteration

tathā'mātyān abhipretān viśvāsyāṃś ca guṇānvitān | dadau aśvapatiḥ kṣipraṃ bharatāya anuyāyinaḥ ||2.70.21||

Translation

Likewise, Aśvapati promptly gave Bharata counselors to accompany his journey—men agreeable, trustworthy, and endowed with noble qualities.

Context

Similarly his maternal uncle Ashwapati quickly presented him amenable, trustworthy and virtuous counsellors as companions on his return journey.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Aśvapati (maternal uncle)
• counselors/ministers (amātya)

FAQs

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

Dharma of governance and companionship: righteous aims are supported by trustworthy advisors; moral action is strengthened by good counsel and reliable associates.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata is being equipped for his return; Aśvapati assigns capable ministers to accompany and assist him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence—selecting virtuous, trustworthy companions reflects a commitment to dharmic decision-making.