Shloka 2.79.4

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

Devanagari script

अभिषेचनिकं सर्वमिदमादाय राघव।प्रतीक्षते त्वां स्वजनश्श्रेणयश्च नृपात्मज।।2.79.4।।

Transliteration

evaṃ sambhāṣamāṇaṃ taṃ rāmahetoḥ nṛpātmajam | pratyuvāca janaḥ sarvaḥ śrīmadvākyam anuttamam ||2.79.14||

Translation

As that prince spoke thus on Rāma’s behalf, all the people replied to him with excellent and auspicious words.

Context

O prince of the Raghu race (Bharata), your subjects and guilds of traders, artisans, etc, have procured necessary materials for your consecration, and await you.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rāma
• People of Ayodhyā

FAQs

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

Dharma is affirmed socially: when a leader speaks truthfully for righteousness (supporting the rightful king), the community responds with approval and blessing.

What is the narrative situation?

After Bharata argues in favor of Rāma’s claim, the assembled people answer him collectively.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty to truth and rightful succession: Bharata’s advocacy for Rāma evokes a noble public response.