Shloka 2.92.32

भरद्वाजाश्रमात् चित्रकूटमार्गनिर्देशः — Directions from Bharadvaja’s Hermitage to Chitrakuta

Devanagari script

ततो वाजिरथान्युक्तान् दिव्यान्हेमपरिष्कृतान्। अध्यारोहत्प्रयाणार्थी बहून्बहुविधो जनः।।2.92.32।।

Transliteration

tam uvāca añjaliṃ kṛtvā bharato 'bhipraṇamya ca | āśramād abhiniṣkrāntam ṛṣim uttama-tejasam || 2.92.4 ||

Translation

With palms joined, Bharata bowed respectfully and addressed the sage of surpassing radiance as he came forth from the hermitage.

Context

Different groups of people intending to depart harnessed excellent horse-chariots decorated with gold.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Bharadvāja
• āśrama (hermitage)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as reverence toward a sage and adherence to proper conduct (śiṣṭācāra): humility, respectful speech, and honoring spiritual authority.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata meets Bharadvāja at the hermitage and begins speaking after offering formal salutations.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s humility and respect for righteousness-bearing elders (sages) are emphasized.