Shloka 2.92.38

भरद्वाजाश्रमात् चित्रकूटमार्गनिर्देशः — Directions from Bharadvaja’s Hermitage to Chitrakuta

Devanagari script

सा प्रयाता महासेना गजवाजिरथाकुला। दक्षिणां दिशमावृत्य महामेघ इवोत्थितः।।2.92.37।। वनानि तु व्यतिक्रम्य जुष्टानि मृगपक्षिभिः। गङ्गायाः परवेलायां गिरिष्वपि नदीषु च।।2.92.38।।

Transliteration

candrārka-taruṇābhāsāṃ niryuktāṃ śibikāṃ śubhām | āsthāya prayayau śrīmān bharataḥ sa-paricchadaḥ || 2.92.36 ||

Translation

Splendid Bharata, with his attendants and equipment, entered an auspicious palanquin made ready, radiant like the young sun and moon, and proceeded onward.

Context

That vast army teeming with elephants, horses and chariots proceeded southward spreading like a lofty cloud that had risen in the sky, traversing through the forests full of birds and beasts, passing through the mountains and streams on the other side of the river Ganga.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• palanquin (śibikā)

FAQs

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

Dharma is reflected in dignified leadership: Bharata moves with proper royal decorum while pursuing a morally charged mission.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata departs, taking his prepared palanquin and traveling with his full retinue.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsible leadership—maintaining order and readiness while acting for a righteous end.