Shloka 2.79.10

भरतस्य राज्यत्यागः तथा रामानयनप्रतिज्ञा (Bharata Rejects Kingship and Vows to Bring Rama Back)

Devanagari script

अभिषेचनिकं चैव सर्वमेतदुपस्कृतम्।पुरस्कृत्य गमिष्यामि रामहेतोर्वनं प्रति।।2.79.10।।

Transliteration

abhiṣecanikaṃ caiva sarvam etad upaskṛtam |

puraskṛtya gamiṣyāmi rāmahetoḥ vanaṃ prati ||

Translation

All the articles for the royal consecration have been prepared; setting them at the fore, I will go to the forest for Rāma’s sake.

Context

I shall go to the forest to (bring back) Rama, with all these articles, procured for coronation kept in front.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rāma
• Coronation articles (abhiṣecanika)
• Forest (vana)

FAQs

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

Dharma as rightful succession: Bharata treats kingship as a duty aligned with truth (satya) and legitimacy, not personal gain.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata declares he will go to the forest carrying the coronation materials to install Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Renunciation of self-interest and loyalty to truth: Bharata refuses to profit from an unrighteous outcome.