Shloka 2.92.28

भरद्वाजाश्रमात् चित्रकूटमार्गनिर्देशः — Directions from Bharadvaja’s Hermitage to Chitrakuta

Devanagari script

भरद्वाजो महर्षिस्तं ब्रुवन्तं भरतं तथा। प्रत्युवाच महाबुद्धिरिदं वचनमर्थवत्।।2.92.28।।

Transliteration

bharadvājo maharṣis taṃ bruvantaṃ bharataṃ tathā |

pratyuvāca mahābuddhir idaṃ vacanam arthavat || 2.92.28 ||

Translation

Then the great sage Bharadvāja, profound in wisdom, replied to Bharata as he spoke, with words rich in meaning.

Context

Hearing the words of Bharata, the great sage, wise Bharadwaja replied with meaningful words:

Characters & Entities

• Bharadvāja
• Bharata

FAQs

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

Dharma is clarified through wise counsel: the tradition places sages as interpreters who redirect grief and blame toward a broader moral vision.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration transitions from Bharata’s outburst to Bharadvāja’s response, setting up a consoling and corrective teaching.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharadvāja’s wisdom and measured speech—responding to emotional turmoil with meaningful guidance.