Shloka 2.88.28

रामशय्यादर्शनम् — Bharata Beholds Rama’s Forest Bed

Devanagari script

वसन्तं भ्रातुरर्थाय शत्रुघ्नो माऽनुवत्स्यति।लक्ष्मणेन सहत्वार्यो ह्ययोध्यां पालयिष्यति।।।।

Transliteration

vasantaṃ bhrātur arthāya śatrughno mām anuvatsyati |

lakṣmaṇena saha tv āryo hy ayodhyāṃ pālayiṣyati ||

Translation

While I dwell in the forest for my brother’s sake, Śatrughna too will live there, following after me; and the noble one will govern and protect Ayodhyā together with Lakṣmaṇa.

Context

As I live in the forest on behalf of my brother Rama, Satrughna will live with me. My esteemed brother Rama will rule Ayodhya along with Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Śatrughna
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāma (implied by āryaḥ and bhrātā)
• Ayodhyā
• forest (vana)

FAQs

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

Shared duty within the royal family: personal sacrifice and orderly governance are coordinated so the kingdom and truth of succession remain protected.

What is the narrative situation?

Plans are articulated about who will accompany whom and how Ayodhyā will be protected/ruled during the exile crisis.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Cooperative responsibility—placing dharma above personal preference through coordinated roles.