Shloka 2.92.19

भरद्वाजाश्रमात् चित्रकूटमार्गनिर्देशः — Directions from Bharadvaja’s Hermitage to Chitrakuta

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्तु भरतो भरद्वाजेन धीमता। उवाच प्राञ्जलिर्भूत्वा वाक्यं वचनकोविदः।।2.92.19।।

Transliteration

evam uktaḥ tu bharato bharadvājena dhīmatā | uvāca prāñjalir bhūtvā vākyaṃ vacana-kovidaḥ || 2.92.19 ||

Translation

Thus addressed by the wise Bharadvāja, Bharata—skilled in speech—replied with joined palms in reverence.

Context

Thus asked by the sagacious Bharadwaja, Bharata, proficient in speech, replied with palms folded in reverence:

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Bharadvāja

FAQs

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

Dharma in dialogue: truth should be spoken with humility and respect, especially before those established in vows and wisdom.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata prepares to answer Bharadvāja’s questions, adopting the respectful posture of folded hands.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s courtesy and disciplined speech—competence is paired with reverence (vāg-dharma).