Shloka 2.79.2

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

Devanagari script

गतो दशरथस्स्वर्गं यो नो गुरुतरो गुरुः।रामं प्रव्राज्य वै ज्येष्ठं लक्ष्मणं च महाबलम्।।2.79.2।।

Transliteration

abhiṣecanikaṃ bhāṇḍaṃ kṛtvā sarvaṃ pradakṣiṇam | bharatas taṃ janaṃ sarvaṃ pratyuvāca dhṛtavrataḥ ||2.79.6||

Translation

Bharata, steadfast in his vows, arranged all the coronation articles and, having circumambulated them in auspicious manner, then replied to all those people.

Context

Dasaratha, who was our most revered master and preceptor, having exiled his eldest son Rama and mighty Lakshmana, ascended heaven.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Abhiṣecanika-bhāṇḍa (coronation materials)
• Pradakṣiṇā (ritual circumambulation)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes disciplined conduct and reverence for sacred procedure; Bharata’s restraint and ritual propriety frame his forthcoming refusal as principled, not impulsive.

What is the narrative situation?

Before responding, Bharata respectfully circumambulates the prepared coronation items, then addresses the gathered people.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dhṛti (steadfastness) and vrata (commitment): Bharata is portrayed as unwavering in moral resolve.