Shloka 2.75.1

अयोध्याकाण्डे पञ्चसप्ततितमः सर्गः (Sarga 75: Bharata and Kausalya—Reproach, Oaths, and Reconciliation)

Devanagari script

दीर्घकालात्समुत्थाय संज्ञां लब्ध्वा च वीर्यवान्।नेत्राभ्यामश्रुपूर्णाभ्यां दीनामुद्वीक्ष्य मातरम्।।।।सोऽमात्यमध्ये भरतो जननीमभ्यकुत्सयत्।

Transliteration

dīrghakālāt samutthāya saṅjñāṃ labdhvā ca vīryavān |

netrābhyām aśrupūrṇābhyāṃ dīnām udvīkṣya mātaram ||

so ’mātyamadhye bharato jananīm abhyakutsayat |

Translation

After a long while, the valiant Bharata rose up and regained consciousness; looking upon his wretched mother with tear-filled eyes, he reproached her in the midst of the ministers.

Context

On regaining his senses after a long time, the valiant Bharata looked at his unfortunate mother whose eyes were filled with tears, and condemned her amidst the counsellors.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Kaikeyī
• Amātyas (ministers/counsellors)

FAQs

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

Dharma in governance includes public accountability: wrongdoing affecting the realm must be confronted openly, even when family ties make it painful.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata recovers from shock/grief and, before the ministers, begins condemning his mother for the events leading to the crisis.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and impartiality: Bharata places righteousness above private attachment.