Shloka 2.75.6

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

Devanagari script

आगतः क्रूरकार्यायाः कैकेय्या भरतस्सुतः।तमहं द्रष्टुमिच्छामि भरतं दीर्घदर्शिनम्।।।।

Transliteration

āgataḥ krūrakāryāyāḥ kaikeyyā bharatas sutaḥ | tam ahaṃ draṣṭum icchāmi bharataṃ dīrghadarśinam ||

Translation

Bharata—the far‑sighted son of Kaikeyī, whose deeds are cruel—has arrived. I wish to see that Bharata.

Context

Bharata, the far-sighted son of Kaikeyi of cruel deeds has come and I wish to see him.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Kaikeyī

FAQs

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

Even amid betrayal and suffering, Kausalyā seeks direct encounter rather than acting on rumor—an implicit commitment to fairness and discernment (dharma through measured judgment).

What is the narrative situation?

In the palace after the exile crisis, Kausalyā learns that Bharata has returned to Ayodhyā and expresses her desire to see him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata is characterized as dīrghadarśin (prudent/foreseeing), highlighting his capacity for righteous, thoughtful decision-making.