Shloka 2.83.18

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

Devanagari script

प्रहृष्टमुदिता सेना साऽन्वयात्कैकयीसुतम्।भ्रातुरानयने यान्तं भरतं भ्रातृवत्सलम्।।2.83.18।।

Transliteration

prahṛṣṭamuditā senā sā ’nvayāt kaikayīsutam |

bhrātur ānayanē yāntaṃ bharataṃ bhrātṛvatsalam || 2.83.18 ||

Translation

That army, filled with joy and high spirits, followed Bharata, Kaikeyī’s son—devoted to his brother—as he set out to bring his brother back.

Context

The army, overwhelmed with joy and cheer followed the devoted brother Bharata who had set out to bring back Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Kaikeyī
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma here is fraternal duty aligned with truth: Bharata’s mission is to restore rightful order by seeking Rāma’s return, showing commitment to what is just rather than to personal gain.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata travels to retrieve Rāma, and the army gladly accompanies him, trusting the righteousness of the purpose.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s bhrātṛ-vātsalya (brotherly devotion) and integrity—his resolve to act for Rāma and for dharma.