Shloka 2.75.17

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

Devanagari script

इत्यादिबहुभिर्वाक्यैः क्रूरैः सम्भर्त्सितोऽनघः।विव्यथे भरतस्तीव्रं व्रणे तुद्येव सूचिना।।।।

Transliteration

ityādibahubhir vākyaiḥ krūraiḥ sambhartsito 'naghaḥ | vivyathe bharatas tīvraṃ vraṇe tudyeva sūcinā ||

Translation

Reproached with many such cruel words, the sinless Bharata was pierced by intense pain, like a wound pricked by a needle.

Context

Thus reproached by many a harsh word, like needle pricking a wound, the sinless Bharata was intensely pained.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Kausalyā (implied as source of harsh words)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes fairness in judgment: condemning the blameless is portrayed as a moral injury, deepening suffering rather than restoring righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

After Kausalyā’s harsh reproaches, the narration describes Bharata’s intense inner pain.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s blamelessness (anaghatva) and sensitivity—his conscience is wounded by unjust suspicion.