Shloka 2.98.14
चित्रकूटप्रवेशः — Bharata Enters the Forest Toward Chitrakuta
एवमुक्त्वा महातेजा भरतः पुरषर्षभः।पद्भ्यामेव महाबाहुः प्रविवेश महाद्वनम्।।2.98.14।।
kṛtakāryam idaṃ durgaṃ vanaṃ vyālaniṣevitam |
yad adhyāste mahātejā rāmaḥ śastrabhṛtāṃ varaḥ ||2.98.13||
This inaccessible forest, frequented by wild beasts, has fulfilled its purpose, since the mighty and radiant Rama—best among weapon-bearers—now dwells here.
Having said thus, the best of men, mighty-armed and highly energetic Bharata entered the great forest on foot.
Dharma is depicted as transformative: even a harsh wilderness becomes meaningful and ‘fulfilled’ by serving as the abode of the righteous.
Bharata continues praising the region near Rama’s hermitage just before entering deeper into the forest.
Rama’s heroic restraint and radiant righteousness—strength aligned with dharma—are emphasized.