Shloka 2.83.3

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

Devanagari script

नवनागसहस्राणि कल्पितानि यथाविधि।अन्वयुर्भरतं यान्तमिक्ष्वाकुकुलनन्दनम्।।2.83.3।।

Transliteration

navanāgasahasrāṇi kalpitāni yathāvidhi |

anvayur bharataṃ yāntam ikṣvākukulanandanam || 2.83.3 ||

Translation

In proper ceremonial order, nine thousand elephants were duly arrayed and followed Bharata as he set forth—the delight of the Ikṣvāku line.

Context

As per tradition, nine thousand elephants were arranged to follow Bharata, delight ofthe race of the Ikshvakus as he set out.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Ikṣvāku dynasty
• elephants

FAQs

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

Dharma as ordered tradition (yathāvidhi): even in grief and urgency, the kingdom maintains disciplined procedure, reflecting stability and legitimacy in public action.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata travels with a vast royal retinue; the text details the scale and orderly arrangement of the accompanying forces.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s public responsibility as an Ikṣvāku prince—moving with due order and dignity befitting a guardian of the realm.