Shloka 2.81.14

एकाशीति तमः सर्गः — Bharata’s Grief, Courtly Summons, and the Assembly Hall

Devanagari script

ततो हलहलाशब्दस्सुमहान्समपद्यत।रथैरश्वैर्गजैश्चापि जनानामुपगच्छताम्।।।।

Transliteration

tato halahalāśabdaḥ sumahān samapadyata | rathair aśvair gajaiś cāpi janānām upagacchatām ||

Translation

Then a very great uproar arose as people came arriving—by chariots, on horses, and also on elephants.

Context

As they (invitees) began arriving on chariots, horses and elephants, there arose a great tumult.

Characters & Entities

• chariots
• horses
• elephants

FAQs

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

Dharma here is institutional responsiveness: when duty calls, the polity mobilizes quickly, showing readiness to support rightful deliberation and action.

What is the narrative situation?

Summoned persons arrive in large numbers, creating the noise and bustle of an urgent royal gathering.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Promptness and public participation—people respond actively to the summons of leadership.