Shloka 2.88.3

रामशय्यादर्शनम् — Bharata Beholds Rama’s Forest Bed

Devanagari script

महाभागकुलीनेन महाभागेन धीमता।जातो दशरथेनोर्व्यां न रामस्स्वप्तु मर्हति।।।।

Transliteration

mahābhāgakulīnena mahābhāgena dhīmatā |

jāto daśarathenorvyāṃ na rāmaḥ svaptum arhati ||

Translation

Rāma—born upon this earth to Daśaratha, a wise and supremely fortunate king of noble lineage—does not deserve to sleep upon the bare ground.

Context

Rama, son of highly fortunate and sagacious Dasaratha, born of a noble lineage does not deserve to rest on this naked earth.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Daśaratha
• Earth (urvī)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as rightful care for the virtuous: a righteous prince, raised in royal dignity and moral excellence, should not be subjected to degrading hardship. Bharata’s grief points to the duty of society and family to protect the deserving.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata is lamenting Rama’s exile and the harsh conditions Rama must endure, contrasting them with Rama’s royal birth and merit.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s compassion and moral sensitivity—he cannot accept that Rama, who embodies dharma, should suffer indignity.