Shloka 2.73.27

भरतस्य कैकेय्याः प्रति धिक्कारः — Bharata’s Rebuke of Kaikeyi and Affirmation of Ikshvaku Royal Dharma

Devanagari script

निवर्तयित्वा रामं च तस्याहं दीप्ततेजसः।दासभूतो भविष्यामि सुस्थिरेणान्तरात्मना।।।।

Transliteration

nivartayitvā rāmaṃ ca tasyāhaṃ dīptatejasaḥ |

dāsabhūto bhaviṣyāmi susthireṇāntarātmanā ||

Translation

Once I have brought Rama back—he of radiant splendour—I will live in service to him, with an inward mind made firm and steady.

Context

With the effulgent Rama brought back, I shall serve him with a steadfast mind.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as self-effacing service (seva) to the rightful, virtuous elder—Bharata rejects personal claim and aligns himself with Rama’s legitimacy and moral radiance.

What is the narrative situation?

After condemning Kaikeyi for the exile and the king’s death, Bharata declares his resolve to bring Rama back from exile and to live as Rama’s servant.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and devotion to righteousness: Bharata frames kingship not as entitlement but as duty under Rama’s moral authority.