Shloka 2.75.63

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

Devanagari script

इत्युक्त्वा चाङ्कमानीय भरतं भ्रातृवत्सलम्।परिष्वज्य महाबाहुं रुरोद भृशदुःखिता।।।।

Transliteration

tathā tu śapathaiḥ kaṣṭaiḥ śapamānam acetanam | bharataṃ śokasantaptaṃ kausalyā vākyam abravīt ||

Translation

As Bharata, scorched by grief, lay senseless and kept swearing dreadful oaths, Kausalyā spoke these words to him.

Context

After having addressed Bharata, who was affectionate towards his brother that way, Kausalya drew the mighty-armed one onto her lap and hugged him and cried out with extreme grief.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Kausalyā

FAQs

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

The verse frames a dharmic tension: truth and oath-taking must be guided by emotional restraint; Kausalyā prepares to counsel Bharata away from self-harmful extremes.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata collapses in grief and repeatedly swears intense oaths; Kausalyā begins addressing him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kausalyā’s role as moral guide: she intervenes with speech (upadeśa) when grief destabilizes conduct.