Shloka 2.79.5

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

Devanagari script

राज्यं गृहाण भरत पितृपैतामहं ध्रुवम्।अभिषेचय चात्मानं पाहि चास्मान्नरर्षभ।।2.79.5।।

Transliteration

evaṃ te bhāṣamāṇasya padmā śrīr upatiṣṭhatāt | yas tvaṃ jyeṣṭhe nṛpasute pṛthivīṃ dātum icchasi ||2.79.15||

Translation

May Padmā Śrī (Lakṣmī) favor you, since you speak thus—wishing to hand over the earth, the kingdom, to the king’s eldest son.

Context

O best among men, inherit this stable kingdom of your ancestors, get yourself consecrated and save us.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rāma (eldest son, implied)
• Śrī (Lakṣmī/Padmā)
• Pṛthivī (earth/kingdom)

FAQs

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

Renunciation aligned with truth is celebrated: giving rightful authority to the rightful heir is treated as dharmic merit worthy of divine favor.

What is the narrative situation?

The people bless Bharata when they hear his intention to yield sovereignty to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Selflessness and fidelity to rightful succession: Bharata’s refusal of power is praised as a sign of inner prosperity (śrī).