Shloka 2.83.16

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

Devanagari script

समाहिता वेदविदो ब्राह्मणा वृत्तसम्मताः।गोरथैर्भरतं यान्तमनुजग्मु स्सहस्रशः।।2.83.16।।

Transliteration

samāhitā vedavido brāhmaṇā vṛttasammatāḥ |

gorathair bharataṃ yāntam anujagmuḥ sahasraśaḥ || 2.83.16 ||

Translation

Brahmins—composed in mind, learned in the Vedas, and esteemed for upright conduct—followed Bharata as he travelled, in their thousands, riding on bullock-carts.

Context

Brahmins learned in the Vedas and renowned for their virtuous conduct followed Bharta in their thousands on bullock carts with composed minds.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Brāhmaṇas

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as grounded in learning and conduct: the Veda-knowing, virtuous brāhmaṇas support Bharata’s righteous purpose, suggesting that moral authority and social guidance should align with truth and integrity.

What is the narrative situation?

The text describes the scale and character of those accompanying Bharata, emphasizing that respected religious and ethical leaders join the journey.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s credibility as a dharmic agent: the virtuous brāhmaṇas’ support implies confidence in his truthful intention to restore what is right.