Shloka 2.85.14

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

Devanagari script

एवं सम्भाषमाणस्य गुहस्य भरतं तदा।बभौ नष्टप्रभस्सूर्यो रजनी चाभ्यवर्तत।।2.85.14।।

Transliteration

śāśvatī khalu te kīrtir lokān anucariṣyati |

yas tvaṁ kṛcchragataṁ rāmaṁ pratyānayitum icchasi ||2.85.13||

Translation

Truly, your fame will be everlasting and will spread through the worlds, for you desire to bring back Rama who has fallen into hardship.

Context

As Guha was thus conversing with Bharata, the rays of the Sun diminished and the night set in.

Characters & Entities

• Guha
• Bharata
• Rama

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as loyalty to truth and rightful order: Bharata seeks Rama’s return, placing duty to the rightful king above personal advantage.

What is the narrative situation?

Guha predicts lasting renown for Bharata because Bharata intends to recall Rama from exile and hardship.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s brotherly devotion and sense of justice (nyāya) in restoring what is right.