Shloka 2.90.18

भरद्वाजाश्रमगमनम् (Bharata at Bharadvāja’s Hermitage)

Devanagari script

त्वं मामेवंगतं मत्वा प्रसादं कर्तुमर्हसि।शंस मे भगवन्रामः क्व सम्प्रति महीपतिः।।2.90.18।।

Transliteration

ahaṃ tu taṃ nara-vyāghram upayātaḥ prasādakaḥ |

pratinetum ayodhyāṃ ca pādau tasyābhivanditum || 2.90.17 ||

Translation

I, for my part, have come to that tiger among men to seek his grace—to bow at his feet and to bring him back to Ayodhyā.

Context

O venerable one! in consideration of the circumstances I am in, be kind to me and tell me the whereabouts of Rama, lord of the earth.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rāma
• Ayodhyā

FAQs

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

Dharma is allegiance to rightful order and reverence: Bharata seeks not personal gain but reconciliation, honoring Rāma as the proper center of authority.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata declares his purpose: to meet Rāma, pay homage, and persuade him to return to Ayodhyā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bhakti toward elders/eldest (reverent loyalty) and tyāga (renunciation of ambition), seen in his intent to restore Rāma.