Shloka 2.98.10
चित्रकूटप्रवेशः — Bharata Enters the Forest Toward Chitrakuta
सिद्धार्थः खलु सौमित्रिर्यश्चन्द्रविमलोपमम्।मुखं पश्यति रामस्य राजीवाक्षं महाद्युति।।2.98.10।।
niviṣṭamātre sainye tu yathoddeśaṃ vinītavat |
bharato bhrātaraṃ vākyaṃ śatrughnam idam abravīt ||2.98.2||
When the army had just finished encamping in the places assigned to it, Bharata—acting with disciplined order—spoke these words to his brother Śatrughna.
Lakshmana, one who beholds the highly effulgent countenance of Rama, resembling the spotless Moon and whose eyes resemble red lotuses, is blessed indeed!
Dharma here is expressed as disciplined conduct and responsible leadership—Bharata ensures order in the army before speaking or acting further.
Bharata’s forces have reached the forest region near Chitrakūṭa; after arranging the camp properly, he turns to instruct Śatrughna.
Bharata’s self-control and administrative propriety (vinaya/discipline) are emphasized.