Shloka 2.83.23

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

Devanagari script

निवेशयत मे सैन्यमभिप्रायेण सर्वतः।विश्रान्ताः प्रतरिष्यामश्श्व इदानीमिमां नदीम्।।2.83.23।।

Transliteration

niveśayata me sainyamabhiprāyeṇa sarvataḥ | viśrāntāḥ pratariṣyāmaśśva idānīmimāṃ nadīm ||

Translation

Encamp my army all around according to their convenience. Having rested now, we shall cross this river tomorrow.

Context

You may, according to your convenience, halt the army anywhere here and, after taking rest (for the night), we shall cross the river Ganga tomorrow.

Characters & Entities

• Ganga
• Bharata's Army

FAQs

Why did Bharata decide to halt the army?

Bharata recognized the need for his soldiers to rest (viśrāntāḥ) after the march before attempting the strenuous task of crossing the river Ganga.

What leadership quality is displayed in this verse?

Bharata displays compassion and strategic foresight by prioritizing the well-being and rest of his troops before a major obstacle, adhering to the Dharma of a righteous leader.