Shloka 2.77.10

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

Devanagari script

अभिपेतुस्ततस्सर्वे तस्यामात्याश्शुचिव्रतम्।।।।अन्तकाले निपतितं ययातिमृषयो यथा।

Transliteration

abhipetus tatas sarve tasyāmātyāḥ śucivratam |

antakāle nipatitaṃ yayātiṃ ṛṣayo yathā ||2.77.10||

Translation

Then all his ministers rushed toward him—like sages rushing to Yayāti, a man of pure vows, when he fell at the final hour.

Context

Immediately all his counsellors ran towards him like the ascetics who raised Yayati, a man of pious vows, when he fell down at the final hour.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Ministers (Amātyas) of Ayodhyā
• Yayāti
• Ṛṣis (sages)

FAQs

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

It reflects communal duty and compassionate support: ministers uphold dharma by protecting and steadying the rightful prince in crisis, just as sages uphold a fallen righteous figure.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata is overcome (emotionally/physically), and the ministers hurry to assist him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata is described as śucivratā—morally disciplined; the ministers’ virtue is loyal service.