Shloka 2.82.24

भरतस्य धर्मप्रतिज्ञा तथा रामनिवर्तनयात्रा (Bharata’s Vow of Dharma and the Expedition to Recall Rama)

Devanagari script

ताः प्रहृष्टाः प्रकृतयो बलाध्यक्षा बलस्य च।श्रुत्वा यात्रां समाज्ञप्तां राघवस्य निवर्तने।।।।

Transliteration

tāḥ prahṛṣṭāḥ prakṛtayo balādhyakṣā balasya ca |

śrutvā yātrāṁ samājñaptāṁ rāghavasya nivartane ||

Translation

Hearing that an expedition had been ordered to bring Rāghava back, the citizens and the commanders of the army were filled with joy.

Context

Having come to know that orders were issued to send the army on an expedition to bring back Rama, the subjects and the army chiefs were delighted.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• prakṛtayaḥ (subjects)
• balādhyakṣāḥ (army commanders)

FAQs

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

Dharma as collective alignment with righteousness: the people rejoice at efforts to restore the rightful heir and moral order.

What is the narrative situation?

News spreads that an official expedition has been commanded for Rama’s return, prompting widespread happiness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Communal loyalty to dharma—support for Rama and approval of actions aimed at just restoration.