Shloka 2.98.7

चित्रकूटप्रवेशः — Bharata Enters the Forest Toward Chitrakuta

Devanagari script

यावन्न चन्द्रसङ्काशं द्रक्ष्यामि शुभमाननम्। भ्रातुः पद्मपलाशाक्षं न मे शान्तिर्भविष्यति।।2.98.7।।

Transliteration

yāvan na candrasaṅkāśaṁ drakṣyāmi śubham ānanam |

bhrātuḥ padmapalāśākṣaṁ na me śāntir bhaviṣyati ||2.98.7||

Translation

Until I behold my brother—his auspicious face radiant like the moon, his eyes like lotus petals—peace shall not come to me.

Context

I shall not attain peace until I see my brother, Rama whose auspicious countenance looks radiant as the Moon and whose eyes as lotus-petals.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama

FAQs

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

Dharma as reverent recognition of the righteous: Bharata’s longing is directed toward Rama’s auspiciousness, affirming Rama as the moral center.

What is the narrative situation?

In the midst of organizing the search, Bharata describes Rama’s features, revealing intense affection and urgency.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bhakti-like devotion and loyalty within family duty—Bharata’s mind remains fixed on Rama’s wellbeing and return.