Shloka 2.82.25

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

Devanagari script

ततो योधाङ्गना स्सर्वा भर्त्रून्सर्वान्गृहेगृहे।यात्रागमनमाज्ञाय त्वरयन्ति स्म हर्षिताः।।।।

Transliteration

tato yodhāṅganāḥ sarvā bhartrūn sarvān gṛhe gṛhe |

yātrā-gamanam ājñāya tvarayanti sma harṣitāḥ ||

Translation

Then, the soldiers’ wives—delighted on learning of the departure—went from house to house urging all their husbands to make haste.

Context

Then, the wives of the soldiers having come to know of the expedition were all delighted and in every household hastened up their husbands.

Characters & Entities

• yodhāṅganāḥ (soldiers’ wives)
• soldiers/warriors (implicit)

FAQs

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

Dharma as shared responsibility: even households support a righteous public mission, encouraging timely participation for the common good.

What is the narrative situation?

As preparations begin, soldiers’ families actively help by urging the men to depart quickly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Supportive civic-mindedness and readiness to contribute to a dharmic cause.