Shloka 2.85.16

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

Devanagari script

रामचिन्तामय श्शोको भरतस्य महात्मनः।उपस्थितो ह्यनर्हस्य धर्मप्रेक्षस्य तादृशः।।2.85.16।।

Transliteration

sanniveśya sa tāṁ senāṁ guhena paritoṣitaḥ |

śatrughnena saha śrīmān śayanaṁ samupāgamat ||2.85.15||

Translation

Having encamped that army, Bharata—gratified by Guha—went to rest together with Śatrughna.

Context

But the thought of Rama caused grief to the magnanimous Bharata, a man of righteous outlook who did not deserve such grief.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Guha
• Shatrughna
• army (senā)

FAQs

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

Dharma in leadership includes orderly care of one’s followers (encamping the army) and accepting hospitality with propriety and gratitude.

What is the narrative situation?

Night has come; Bharata arranges the camp and retires to rest with his brother Śatrughna.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s disciplined leadership and Guha’s supportive friendship.