Shloka 2.70.7

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

Devanagari script

कच्चित्सुकुशली राजा पिता दशरथो मम।कच्चिच्चारोगता रामे लक्ष्मणे च महात्मनि।।2.70.7।।

Transliteration

kaccit sukuśalī rājā pitā daśaratho mama | kaccic cārogatā rāme lakṣmaṇe ca mahātmani || 2.70.7 ||

Translation

“I trust my father, King Daśaratha, is well. And I trust that Rāma—and the great-souled Lakṣmaṇa—are in good health.”

Context

I hope my father, Dasaratha is doing well and revered Rama and Lakshmana are in good health!

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as familial responsibility and reverence: Bharata’s first concern is the welfare of his father and his elder brother, reflecting duty-bound care and respect within the royal family.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata questions the arriving messengers, anxiously inquiring about the health and well-being of King Daśaratha, Rāma, and Lakṣmaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Filial piety and fraternal regard—Bharata’s anxious, respectful inquiry highlights his devotion to family and his sense of responsibility.