Shloka 2.83.10

अयोध्याकाण्डे त्र्यशीति तमः सर्गः — Bharata’s Departure and Encampment on the Gaṅgā (Śṛṅgīberapura)

Devanagari script

इत्येवं कथयन्तस्ते सम्प्रहृष्टाः कथा श्शुभाः।परिष्वजानाश्चान्योन्यं ययुर्नागरिका जनाः।।2.83.10।।

Transliteration

ity evaṃ kathayantas te samprahṛṣṭāḥ kathāḥ śubhāḥ | pariṣvajānāś cānyonyaṃ yayur nāgarikā janāḥ ||

Translation

Speaking thus, the townspeople went on joyfully, recounting auspicious tales of Rama and embracing one another as they proceeded.

Context

The inhabitants of the town proceeded joyfully, narrating Rama's delightful achievements on their way by embracing one another.

Characters & Entities

• Townspeople of Ayodhya
• Rama

FAQs

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

Dharma is reinforced through communal remembrance: recounting Rama’s virtues becomes a social act that strengthens ethical ideals in public life.

What is the narrative situation?

As Bharata’s movement toward Rama unfolds, the city inhabitants travel together, talking excitedly about Rama’s noble deeds.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Not a single hero’s trait, but civic unity—people bond through shared admiration for righteous conduct.