Shloka 2.79.13

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

Devanagari script

क्रियतां शिल्पिभिः पन्था स्समानि विषमाणि च।रक्षिणश्चानुसम्यान्तु पथि दुर्गविचारकाः।।2.79.13।।

Transliteration

kriyatāṃ śilpibhiḥ panthāḥ samāni viṣamāṇi ca |

rakṣiṇaś cānusamyāntu pathi durgavicārakāḥ ||

Translation

Let artisans prepare the road, leveling the uneven stretches, and let guards skilled in assessing difficult terrain accompany the party along the route.

Context

Let the road be aligned by artisans and uneven ground be levelled. The guards who judge the inaccessible terrains should follow them on their way.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Artisans (śilpin)
• Road/path (panthāḥ)
• Guards (rakṣiṇaḥ)
• Difficult terrain (durga)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes responsible leadership: righteous intent must be matched by practical care for people’s safety and orderly administration.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata organizes logistics for the journey to the forest—roadwork and security—so the mission to restore Rāma proceeds effectively.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Competent stewardship: Bharata shows foresight and concern for collective welfare while pursuing a dharmic goal.