Shloka 2.76.2

दशरथस्य अन्त्येष्टि-विधानम् — Dasaratha’s Funeral Rites and Ayodhya’s Mourning

Devanagari script

अलं शोकेन भद्रं ते राजपुत्र महायशः।प्राप्तकालं नरपतेः कुरु संयानमुत्तमम्।।2.76.2।।

Transliteration

vasiṣṭhasya vacaḥ śrutvā bharato dhāraṇāṃ gataḥ |

pretakāryāṇi sarvāṇi kārayāmāsa dharmavit || 2.76.3 ||

Translation

Hearing Vasiṣṭha’s words, Bharata regained composure; as one who knew his duty, he set in motion all the rites to be done for the departed.

Context

O prince of great renown, may God bless you! It is not proper on your part to grieve. It is time to perform the funeral rites of the king in the best way possible.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Vasiṣṭha
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Dharma is practical: it includes ritual and social responsibilities. Bharata’s composure enables him to fulfill obligatory rites for the deceased king.

What is the narrative situation?

Immediately after being counseled, Bharata steadies himself and organizes the funeral observances for Daśaratha.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dharma-jñāna joined with emotional restraint—Bharata acts responsibly despite intense sorrow.