Shloka 2.92.1

भरद्वाजाश्रमात् चित्रकूटमार्गनिर्देशः — Directions from Bharadvaja’s Hermitage to Chitrakuta

Devanagari script

ततस्तां रजनीमुष्य भरतस्सपरिच्छदः। कृतातिथ्यो भरद्वाजं कामादभिजगाम ह।।2.92.1।।

Transliteration

tatas tāṃ rajanīm uṣya bharataḥ sa-paricchadaḥ |

kṛtātithyo bharadvājaṃ kāmād abhijagāma ha ||

Translation

Then, after spending that night and receiving hospitality, Bharata, together with his attendants, approached Bharadvāja with a purpose in mind.

Context

Bharata with his retinue received the hospitality and spent the night at Bharadwaja's ashram. Then he approached Bharadwaja on his own.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Bharadvāja

FAQs

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

Respectful conduct toward sages and elders: after receiving hospitality, Bharata approaches properly, indicating gratitude, humility, and purposefulness.

What is the narrative situation?

After the night at the hermitage, Bharata goes to Bharadvāja to ask for guidance (leading toward directions to Rāma).

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s humility and earnestness—he seeks counsel through proper channels rather than acting rashly.