Shloka 2.70.29

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

Devanagari script

रथान्मण्डल चक्रांश्च योजयित्वा परश्शतम्।उष्ट्र गोऽश्वबलैर्भृत्या भरतं यान्तमन्वयुः।।2.70.29।।

Transliteration

sa sva-veśmābhyatikramya nara-nāgāśva-saṁvṛtam |

prapede sumahacchrīmān rāja-mārgam anuttamam ||2.70.26||

Translation

Leaving his own residence, the splendid Bharata reached the incomparable royal highway, crowded with men, elephants, and horses.

Context

And the servants harnessing more than a hundred chariots of well-rounded wheels and also camels, oxen and horses followed Bharata who started off.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• royal highway (rāja-mārga)
• men
• elephants
• horses

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as orderly action: even in haste, a prince proceeds through established royal routes and arrangements, reflecting disciplined governance.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata physically begins his departure sequence—moving out from his residence onto the main royal road amid a large royal movement.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Composure and readiness—Bharata moves decisively, supported by the structured resources of royalty.