Shloka 2.92.10

भरद्वाजाश्रमात् चित्रकूटमार्गनिर्देशः — Directions from Bharadvaja’s Hermitage to Chitrakuta

Devanagari script

भरतार्धतृतीयेषु योजनेष्वजने वने। चित्रकूटो गिरिस्तत्र रम्यनिर्झरकाननः।।2.92.10।।

Transliteration

bharata ardha-tṛtīyeṣu yojaneṣv ajane vane |

citrakūṭo giris tatra ramya-nirjhara-kānanaḥ ||

Translation

O Bharata, three and a half yojanas from here, in a solitary forest, stands Mount Citrakūṭa, charming with its streams and woodlands.

Context

O Bharata, three and a half yojanas from here in the lonely forest stands mount Chitrakuta, with its charming streams and woodlands

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Bharadvāja
• Citrakūṭa

FAQs

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

Dharma as guidance and truthful counsel: the sage provides clear, practical direction to support a righteous meeting and resolve.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja tells Bharata the distance and setting of Citrakūṭa, where Rāma can be found.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharadvāja’s helpfulness and clarity—using precise, actionable information for a dharmic purpose.