Shloka 2.85.13

भरत-गुहसंवादः (Bharata and Guha: Trust, Hospitality, and the Burden of Grief)

Devanagari script

शाश्वती खलु ते कीर्तिर्लोकाननुचरिष्यति।यस्त्वं कृच्छ्रगतं रामं प्रत्यानयितुमिच्छसि।।2.85.13।।

Transliteration

dhanyas tvaṁ na tvayā tulyaṁ paśyāmi jagatītale |

ayatnād āgataṁ rājyaṁ yas tvaṁ tyaktum ihecchasi ||2.85.12||

Translation

Blessed are you; on this earth I see none equal to you—since you wish to renounce the kingdom that has come to you without effort.

Context

You desire to bring back Rama who is in great difficulty. This everlasting fame of yours will spread all over the world.

Characters & Entities

• Guha
• Bharata
• kingdom (rājya)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is self-restraint and righteousness over power: Bharata values rightful succession and moral duty above personal gain.

What is the narrative situation?

Guha praises Bharata for intending to give up the kingship that has become available to him and for seeking Rama instead.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s integrity and detachment—his refusal to benefit from an unrighteous outcome.