Shloka 2.93.24

चित्रकूटमार्गवर्णनम् — Bharata’s Army Reaches Chitrakuta and Searches for Rama

Devanagari script

तच्छ्रुत्वा भरतस्तेषां वचनं साधुसम्मतम्। सैन्यानुवाच सर्वांस्तानमित्रबलमर्दनः।।2.93.24।।

Transliteration

sa sampratasthē dharmātmā prīto daśarathātmajaḥ | vṛto mahatyā nādinyā senayā caturaṅgayā || 2.93.3 ||

Translation

Then Bharata, the righteous son of Daśaratha, set out in gladness, surrounded by a great clamorous army of the four divisions.

Context

Having heard these words acceptable to the pious, Bharata, the crusher of enemy forces, addressed the entire army:

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Daśaratha
• caturaṅga-senā (fourfold army)

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as purposeful action: Bharata moves forward as a dharmātmā, indicating that rightful duty is pursued with resolve, even amid political and military power.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata begins his onward journey, accompanied by a large four-division army, as the story moves toward the meeting with Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dharma-niṣṭhā (steadfast commitment to righteousness) paired with leadership—he proceeds decisively while bearing responsibility for a vast force.