Shloka 2.87.1

गुहसंवादः—रामस्य रात्रिवासवर्णनम् (Dialogue with Guha: Account of Rama’s Night Halt)

Devanagari script

गुहस्य वचनं श्रुत्वा भरतो भृशमप्रियम्।ध्यानं जगाम तत्रैव यत्र तच्छ्रुतमप्रियम्।।।।

Transliteration

guhasya vacanaṃ śrutvā bharato bhṛśam apriyam | dhyānaṃ jagāma tatraiva yatra tac chrutam apriyam ||

Translation

Hearing Guha’s deeply distressing words, Bharata fell into silent reflection right there, at the very spot where he heard that painful news.

Context

Extremely unhappy over what he heard from Guha, Bharata was immersed in thought then and there.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Guha

FAQs

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

Dharma includes restraint in sorrow: Bharata does not lash out, but turns inward to thoughtful self-control.

What is the narrative situation?

After hearing something upsetting from Guha, Bharata becomes absorbed in contemplation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s composure and reflective nature, even under emotional shock.