Shloka 2.93.7

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

Devanagari script

यादृशं लक्ष्यते रूपं यथा चैव श्रुतं मया।व्यक्तं प्राप्ताः स्म तं देशं भरद्वाजो यमब्रवीत्।।2.93.7।।

Transliteration

evam uktās tataḥ sarve tatra tasthuḥ samantaḥ | bharato yatra dhūmāgraṃ tatra dṛṣṭiṃ samādadhāt || 2.93.26 ||

Translation

Thus addressed, they all halted there on every side. Bharata then fixed his gaze toward the place where the column of smoke rose.

Context

Looking at these surroundings and from what I had heard, it is clear that we have reached the region indicated by Bharadwaja.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• army (sainyāḥ)
• dhūma (smoke—sign of habitation/ashram)

FAQs

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

Dharma involves disciplined action: the troops obey and halt, while Bharata proceeds with attentive awareness rather than reckless advance.

What is the narrative situation?

The army stops as commanded; Bharata looks toward a visible smoke column, likely indicating Rāma’s nearby dwelling/fire.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness and composure—Bharata’s focused gaze reflects careful, respectful approach in a sensitive encounter.