Shloka 2.92.33

भरद्वाजाश्रमात् चित्रकूटमार्गनिर्देशः — Directions from Bharadvaja’s Hermitage to Chitrakuta

Devanagari script

गजकन्या गजाश्चैव हेमकक्ष्याः पताकिनः। जीमूता इव घर्मान्ते सघोषास्सम्प्रतस्थिरे।।2.92.33।।

Transliteration

sa-sukhoṣito 'smi bhagavan samagra-bala-vāhanaḥ | tarpitaḥ sarva-kāmaiś ca sāmātyo balavat tvayā || 2.92.5 ||

Translation

“Blessed sir, I—together with my ministers, the full force, and the transport animals—have passed the night in comfort; by you we have been abundantly satisfied in every need and wish.”

Context

The male and female elephants wearing golden girths and decorated with pennants, set forth with their bells sounding like thunder-clouds at the end of summer.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Bharadvāja
• ministers (āmātya)
• army (bala)
• transport animals/vehicles (vāhana)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as gratitude and truthful acknowledgment of kindness received—honoring hospitality (atithi-satkāra) and speaking with sincerity (satya).

What is the narrative situation?

After being hosted, Bharata reports to Bharadvāja that the entire contingent has been well cared for and satisfied.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s gratitude, restraint, and courteous truthfulness in public speech are highlighted.