Shloka 2.70.5

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

Devanagari script

अत्र विशंतिकोट्यस्तु नृपतेर्मातुलस्य ते।दशकोट्यस्तु सम्पूर्णास्तथैव च नृपात्मज।।2.70.5।।

Transliteration

balena gupto bharato mahātmā sahāryakasyātma-samair amātyaiḥ |

ādāya śatrughnam apeta-śatrur gṛhād yayau siddha ivendra-lokāt ||2.70.30||

Translation

Guarded by an army, the great-souled Bharata—free of foes—departed from his venerable grandfather Āryaka’s house, taking Śatrughna with him and accompanied by ministers equal to himself, like a siddha leaving Indra’s realm.

Context

O prince! these gifts worth twenty crore are intended for the king and the rest of the gifts worth ten crore for your maternal uncle.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Śatrughna
• Āryaka (venerable maternal grandfather)
• amātyāḥ (ministers)
• army (bala)
• Indraloka
• siddha

FAQs

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

Dharma here is responsible leadership: a prince travels with proper protection and competent counsel, indicating commitment to safety, order, and public duty rather than private impulse.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata completes his departure from Kekaya territory—escorted by troops, accompanied by ministers, and traveling with Śatrughna from Āryaka’s residence toward Ayodhya.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast, unthreatening nobility (apeta-śatru): Bharata is portrayed as principled and well-supported, fit for heavy responsibilities.