Shloka 2.75.62

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

Devanagari script

दिष्ट्या न चलितो धर्मादात्मा ते सहलक्ष्मणः।वत्स सत्यप्रतिज्ञो ते सतां लोकमवाप्स्यसि।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ śatrughnabharatau kausalyāṃ prekṣya duḥkhitau | paryaṣvajetāṃ duḥkhārtāṃ patitāṃ naṣṭacetasām || rudantau rudatīṃ duḥkhāt sametya āryāṃ manassvinīm |

Translation

Then Śatrughna and Bharata, stricken with sorrow on seeing Kausalyā—grief-tormented, fallen down, and almost senseless—approached that venerable, noble-hearted lady; weeping as she wept in pain, they embraced her.

Context

O dear child, fortunately your mind is unswerved from righteousness. You being truthful to your promise shall attain the world of virtuous men along with Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Śatrughna
• Kausalyā

FAQs

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

Dharma as karuṇā (compassion) and sevā (support): the brothers respond to an elder’s suffering with presence, shared grief, and respectful consolation.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata and Śatrughna reach Kausalyā, find her overwhelmed by sorrow, and embrace her in consolation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Filial reverence and empathy: Bharata and Śatrughna honor Kausalyā as āryā and respond with compassionate action.