Shloka 2.92.31

भरद्वाजाश्रमात् चित्रकूटमार्गनिर्देशः — Directions from Bharadvaja’s Hermitage to Chitrakuta

Devanagari script

अभिवाद्य तु संसिद्धः कृत्वा चैनं प्रदक्षिणम्। आमन्त्र्य भरत स्सैन्यं युज्यतामित्यचोदयत्।।2.92.31।।

Transliteration

abhivādya tu saṃsiddhaḥ kṛtvā cainaṃ pradakṣiṇam |

āmantrya bharataḥ sainyaṃ yujyatām ity acodayat || 2.92.31 ||

Translation

Then Bharata, having made ready for the journey, paid his obeisance and circumambulated him; taking leave, he urged the army, saying, “Harness up and prepare.”

Context

Having paid obeisance, the accomplished Bharata circumambulated sage Bharadwaja,look leave of him, and ordered his army to get ready.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Bharadvāja
• Army (sainya)

FAQs

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

Reverence and protocol: honoring sages through obeisance and pradakṣiṇā reflects dharmic humility before spiritual authority.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving counsel, Bharata formally takes leave of Bharadvāja and orders his forces to resume the journey.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discipline and respect: Bharata balances urgency with proper conduct toward the sage.