Shloka 2.75.20

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

Devanagari script

आर्ये कस्मादजानन्तं गर्हसे मामकिल्बिषम्।विपुलां च मम प्रीतिं स्थिरां जानासि राघवे।।।।

Transliteration

ārye kasmād ajānantaṃ garhase mām akilbiṣam | vipulāṃ ca mama prītiṃ sthirāṃ jānāsi rāghave ||

Translation

O noble lady, why do you condemn me, though I was unaware and am guiltless? You know my deep and steadfast affection for Rāghava (Rāma).

Context

O noble lady! unaware (of what had happened), I am guiltless. Why do you upbraid me? You know well my profound, steadfast affection for Raghava (Rama).

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Kausalyā
• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

Dharma demands just blame and truthful assessment: Bharata appeals to fairness, insisting that ignorance and innocence should not be condemned.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata directly addresses Kausalyā, asking why she reproaches him, and reminds her of his unwavering devotion to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s loyalty to Rāma and his principled insistence on truth and justice.