Shloka 2.92.14

भरद्वाजाश्रमात् चित्रकूटमार्गनिर्देशः — Directions from Bharadvaja’s Hermitage to Chitrakuta

Devanagari script

प्रयाणमिति तच्छ्रुत्वा रजराजस्य योषितः। हित्वा यानानि यानार्हाः ब्राह्मणं पर्यवारयन्।।2.92.14।।

Transliteration

prayāṇam iti tac chrutvā rāja-rājasya yoṣitaḥ | hitvā yānāni yānārhāḥ brāhmaṇaṃ paryavārayan || 2.92.14 ||

Translation

Hearing that it was time to depart, the wives of Daśaratha—though worthy of riding in fine carriages—left their vehicles and gathered around the brahmin sage.

Context

When they heard about the journey, the wives of Dasaratha descended from their chariots worthy of them and stood around the brahmin, Bharadwaja.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Bharadvāja (implied by context as the brahmin-sage)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is humility and reverence toward brahmin-sages: even royal status yields to the higher duty of honoring spiritual authority.

What is the narrative situation?

During the forest-journey episode connected with Bharata’s party, the queens hear of departure and approach the sage, leaving their royal conveyances.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Modesty and respect—royal women set aside comfort and status to stand attentively near the sage.