Shloka 2.70.27

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

Devanagari script

अभ्यतीत्य ततोऽपश्यदन्तःपुरमुदारधीः।ततस्तद्भरतश्श्रीमानाविवेशानिवारितः।।2.70.27।।

Transliteration

sa dattaṁ kekayendreṇa dhanaṁ tan nābhyanandata |

bharataḥ kaikayī-putro gamana-tvarayā tadā ||2.70.24||

Translation

Then Bharata, Kaikeyi’s son, in his haste to depart, found no joy in the wealth given by the king of Kekaya.

Context

Then the noble-minded, prosperous Bharata, on leaving the highway, saw the inner apartment of the king which he entered unhindered.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Kaikeyi
• Kekayendra (king of Kekaya)

FAQs

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

Dharma is prioritizing rightful duty over material gain; when duty calls, wealth becomes secondary and cannot distract a principled person.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata is about to leave Kekaya for Ayodhya; despite receiving wealth from the Kekaya king, he is emotionally unsettled and focused on departure.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Detachment and seriousness of purpose—Bharata is not tempted by riches when a pressing obligation awaits.