Shloka 2.77.11

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

Devanagari script

शत्रुघ्न श्चापि भरतं दृष्ट्वा शोकम् परिप्लुतः।।।।विसंज्ञो न्यपतद्भूमौ भूमिपालमनुस्मरन्।

Transliteration

śatrughnaś cāpi bharataṃ dṛṣṭvā śokaṃ pariplutaḥ |

visaṃjño nyapatad bhūmau bhūmipālam anusmaran ||2.77.11||

Translation

Śatrughna too, seeing Bharata, was overwhelmed with grief; remembering the king, he lost consciousness and fell upon the ground.

Context

Beholding Bharata, Satrughna also plunged in grief remembering the king, and fell unconscious on the ground.

Characters & Entities

• Śatrughna
• Bharata
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

It underscores fidelity to family and the righteous ruler: remembrance of a dharmic king and solidarity with one’s brother are presented as natural obligations of the heart aligned with dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Śatrughna witnesses Bharata’s condition and collapses in grief while thinking of Daśaratha.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śatrughna’s loyalty and deep familial devotion.