Shloka 2.75.11

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

Devanagari script

भरतं प्रत्युवाचेदं कौसल्या भृशदुःखिता।।2.75.10।।इदं ते राज्यकामस्य राज्यं प्राप्तमकण्टकम्।संप्राप्तं बत कैकेय्या शशीघ्रं क्रूरेण कर्मणा।।2.75.11।।

Transliteration

bharataṃ pratyuvācedaṃ kausalyā bhṛśaduḥkhitā ||2.75.10||

idaṃ te rājyakāmasya rājyaṃ prāptam akaṇṭakam |

saṃprāptaṃ bata kaikeyyā śaśīghraṃ krūreṇa karmaṇā ||2.75.11||

Translation

Deeply afflicted, Kauśalyā said to Bharata: “Here is the kingdom you desired—won without obstacle. Alas, Kaikeyī has quickly secured it for you by a cruel deed.”

Context

Looking at Bharata, the deeply afflicted Kausalya said, The kingdom which you had desired has been acquired without any obstacle. Alas Kaikeyi had quickly secured it for you through her crooked act.

Characters & Entities

• Kauśalyā
• Bharata
• Kaikeyī
• Rājya (kingdom)

FAQs

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

Dharma evaluates not only outcomes (a kingdom obtained) but the means (cruelty and deceit), condemning power secured through adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

This verse repeats/overlaps the prior statement in the Southern Recension presentation; Kauśalyā’s accusation toward Bharata is reiterated.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Moral discernment: Kauśalyā distinguishes rightful rule from rule achieved through wrongful action.