Shloka 2.90.6

भरद्वाजाश्रमगमनम् (Bharata at Bharadvāja’s Hermitage)

Devanagari script

ताभ्यामर्घ्यं च पाद्यं च दत्वा पश्चात्फलानि च।आनुपूर्व्याच्छ धर्मज्ञः पप्रच्छ कुशलं कुले।।2.90.6।।

Transliteration

jāne ca rāmaṃ dharmajñaṃ sasītaṃ sahalakṣmaṇam |

asau vasati te bhrātā citrakūṭe mahāgirau ||2.90.22||

Translation

“I also know Rāma, knower of dharma—together with Sītā and Lakṣmaṇa. That brother of yours is dwelling on the great mountain, Citrakūṭa.”

Context

Offering them both in order arghya (welcome-offering), water to wash their feet and fruits in accordance with the practice, he enquired Bharata about the welfare of the family.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Bharata
• Citrakūṭa

FAQs

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

True knowledge is aligned with dharma: Rāma is identified foremost by righteousness (dharmajña), indicating that moral character is his defining mark.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja informs Bharata of Rāma’s location and that he is accompanied by Sītā and Lakṣmaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s steadfast righteousness; also the sage’s truthful guidance to aid rightful action.