Shloka 2.82.7

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

Devanagari script

पित्रा भ्रात्रा च ते दत्तं राज्यं निहतकण्टकम्।तद्भुङ्क्ष्व मुदितामात्यः क्षिप्रमेवाभिषेचय।।।।

Transliteration

pitrā bhrātrā ca te dattaṃ rājyaṃ nihata-kaṇṭakam |

tad bhuṅkṣva muditāmātyaḥ kṣipram evābhiṣecaya ||

Translation

This kingdom—purged of all impediments—has been bestowed on you by your father and also by your brother. Accept it with ministers made glad, and receive the sacred consecration without delay.

Context

The kingdom free from obstacles has been passed on to you by your father and brother. Get yourself coronated quickly and enjoy it along with your cheerful ministers.

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Bharata
• Daśaratha (father, implied)
• Rama (brother, implied)
• Ministers (āmātya)

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as continuity of governance: a stable coronation prevents disorder; legitimacy is presented as coming from father and elder brother.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha urges Bharata to accept coronation, presenting the kingdom as already rightfully transferred to him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Institutional responsibility—accepting duty for the realm’s stability (even if Bharata personally resists, the counsel emphasizes timely governance).