Shloka 2.77.1

और्ध्वदैहिकक्रिया-शोकविलापः (Obsequies for Daśaratha and the Brothers’ Lament)

Devanagari script

ततो दशाहेऽतिगते कृतशौचो नृपात्मजः।द्वादशेऽहनि सम्प्राप्ते श्राद्धकर्माण्यकारयत्।।।।

Transliteration

tato daśāhe 'tigате kṛtaśauco nṛpātmajaḥ |

dvādaśe 'hani samprāpte śrāddhakarmāṇy akārayat ||2.77.1||

Translation

Then, when ten days had passed, the king’s son, having completed the purification rites, had the śrāddha ceremonies performed when the twelfth day arrived.

Context

Having observed the ten-day mourning period, Bharata purified himself on the twelfth day and got the shraddha rites (obsequies) performed.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Śrāddha (obsequial rites)

FAQs

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

It emphasizes pitṛdharma: even amid political turmoil and personal grief, the son must complete mourning observances and śrāddha, honoring truth and duty toward the departed.

What is the narrative situation?

After Daśaratha’s death, the prescribed mourning period passes; Bharata performs purification and arranges the śrāddha rites.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s dutifulness and ritual propriety—his commitment to dharma despite sorrow.