Shloka 2.90.17

भरद्वाजाश्रमगमनम् (Bharata at Bharadvāja’s Hermitage)

Devanagari script

अहं तु तं नरव्याघ्रमुपयातः प्रसादकः।प्रतिनेतुमयोध्यां च पादौ तस्याभिवन्दितुम्।।2.90.17।।

Transliteration

na caitad iṣṭaṃ mātā me yad avocan mad-antare |

nāham etena tuṣṭaś ca na tad-vacanam ādade || 2.90.16 ||

Translation

Nor is it pleasing to me what my mother said in my absence. I am not satisfied by it, and I do not accept those words.

Context

I have come to worship the feet of Rama, the best of men and persuade him to return to Ayodhya.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Kaikeyī (as Bharata's mother)
• Bharadvāja

FAQs

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

Dharma includes moral independence: Bharata distinguishes respectful kinship from endorsing unrighteous counsel, refusing to legitimize wrongdoing even when it comes from his mother.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata clarifies that Kaikeyī’s actions and statements—made while he was away—do not represent his will or approval.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Satya-niṣṭhā (commitment to truth) and nyāya-buddhi (sense of justice), shown by rejecting unethical advantage.