Shloka 2.82.27

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

Devanagari script

सज्जं तु तद्बलं दृष्ट्वा भरतो गुरुसन्निधौ।रथं मे त्वरयस्वेति सुमन्त्रं पार्श्वतोऽब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

sajjaṁ tu tad-balaṁ dṛṣṭvā bharato guru-sannidhau |

rathaṁ me tvarayasv eti sumantraṁ pārśvato 'bravīt ||

Translation

Seeing the army ready, Bharata, in the presence of the revered preceptor, said to Sumantra at his side: “Make my chariot ready at once.”

Context

When Bharata saw that the army was ready, he instructed Sumantra who was standing by the side of the preceptor to quickly prepare his chariot.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Sumantra
• guru (Vasiṣṭha, implied by context as the royal preceptor)
• bala (army)
• ratha (chariot)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes reverence and restraint before elders/teachers: Bharata acts decisively yet within the decorum of the guru’s presence.

What is the narrative situation?

With the army prepared, Bharata instructs Sumantra to ready his personal chariot for departure.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s disciplined urgency combined with respect for authority and tradition.