Shloka 2.74.31

भरतस्य कैकेयी-गर्हा तथा सुरभि-दृष्टान्तः (Bharata’s Reproach of Kaikeyi and the Surabhi Exemplum)

Devanagari script

अनाययित्वा तनयं कौसल्याया महाबलम्।स्वयमेव प्रवेक्ष्यामि वनं मुनिनिषेवितम्।।।।

Transliteration

ahaṃ hy apacitiṃ bhrātuḥ pituś ca sakalām imām |

vardhanaṃ yaśasaś cāpi kariṣyāmi na saṃśayaḥ ||

Translation

For my part, I will certainly do all that is needed as full amends to my brother and my father—and I will also restore and increase their honour; of this there is no doubt.

Context

If I fail to bring back the mighty son of Kausalya, I shall enter the forest frequented byascetics.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama
• Dasharatha

FAQs

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

Dharma requires restitution: when harm occurs within a family and kingdom, a righteous person seeks atonement and the restoration of rightful order and reputation.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata declares his resolve to undo the wrong done to Rama and Dasharatha by taking corrective action and repairing honour.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsibility and integrity: Bharata accepts the burden of setting things right rather than enjoying power gained through injustice.