Shloka 2.79.3

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

Devanagari script

त्वमद्य भव नो राजा राजपुत्र महायशः।सङ्गत्या नापराध्नोति राज्यमेतदनायकम्।।2.79.3।।

Transliteration

jyeṣṭhasya rājatā nityam ucitā hi kulasya naḥ | naivaṃ bhavanto māṃ vaktum arhanti kuśalā janāḥ ||2.79.7||

Translation

In our dynasty, kingship ever rightly belongs to the eldest; capable people like you should not address me in this manner.

Context

O illutrious prince! do assume kingship now. Incidentally, there has been yet no attack on this leaderless kingdom.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rāma (implied as the eldest)
• Kula (dynasty)

FAQs

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

Legitimacy grounded in dharma and truth: Bharata asserts the rightful order—rule belongs to the eldest heir—so personal gain must not override moral law.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata responds to the public request that he be crowned, rejecting it on the grounds of dynastic and ethical propriety.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Integrity and renunciation: Bharata refuses undeserved power and upholds Rāma’s rightful claim.