Shloka 2.93.27

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

Devanagari script

व्यवस्थिता या भरतेन सा चमूर्निरीक्षमाणाऽपि च भूमिमग्रतः। बभूव हृष्टा न चिरेण जानती प्रियस्य रामस्य समागमं तदा।।2.93.27।।

Transliteration

sa yātvā dūram adhvānaṃ supariśrāntavāhanaḥ | uvāca bharataḥ śrīmān vasiṣṭhaṃ mantriṇāṃ varam || 2.93.6 ||

Translation

After travelling a long road, with the draught-animals greatly wearied, the illustrious Bharata spoke to Vasiṣṭha, foremost among counsellors.

Context

The army thus halted by Bharata, gazing at the space before them rejoiced at the thought that not long before they would rejoin their beloved Rama.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē ayōdhyākāṇḍē trinavatitamassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the ninetythird sarga in Ayodhyakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Vasiṣṭha

FAQs

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

Dharma includes respect for wise guidance: Bharata turns to Vasiṣṭha, showing that righteous leadership is counsel-guided rather than ego-driven.

What is the narrative situation?

After a long journey, Bharata initiates a conversation with Vasiṣṭha as the party nears the region they seek.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vinaya (humility) and reliance on śiṣṭa-mārga (the path of the learned and disciplined) through consultation with a revered preceptor.