Shloka 2.83.21

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

Devanagari script

उपेत्य तीरं गङ्गायाश्चक्रवाकैरलङ्कृतम्।व्यवातिष्ठत सा सेना भरतस्यानुयायिनी।।2.83.21।।

Transliteration

nirīkṣyānugatāṃ senāṃ tāṃ ca gaṅgāṃ śivodakām |

bharataḥ sacivān sarvān abravīd vākyakovidaḥ || 2.83.22 ||

Translation

Seeing the army that had followed him, and the Gaṅgā with her auspicious waters, Bharata—skilled in speech—addressed all his ministers.

Context

The army following Bharata reached the bank of the river Ganga, graced by chakravakas (ruddy geese) and halted there.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Gaṅgā
• Ministers
• Army

FAQs

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

Dharma in leadership includes mindful assessment and clear communication: Bharata observes circumstances (troops and terrain) and then consults/commands through responsible speech.

What is the narrative situation?

At the Gaṅgā, Bharata surveys the situation and begins giving instructions to his ministers.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s prudence and articulate leadership (vākyakovidatā), aligning action with orderly counsel.