Shloka 2.98.8

चित्रकूटप्रवेशः — Bharata Enters the Forest Toward Chitrakuta

Devanagari script

यावन्न चरणौ भ्रातुः पार्थिवव्यञ्जनान्वितौ।शिरसा धारयिष्यामि न मे शान्तिर्भविष्यति।।2.98.8।।

Transliteration

yāvan na caraṇau bhrātuḥ pārthivavyañjanānvitau |

śirasā dhārayiṣyāmi na me śāntir bhaviṣyati ||2.98.8||

Translation

Peace shall not come to me until I bear upon my head my brother’s feet, marked with the signs of royalty.

Context

Peace shall not come to me until I hold on my head the feet of my brother, the insignia of royalty.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama
• royal insignia (pārthiva-vyañjana)

FAQs

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

Dharma as rightful submission: Bharata seeks peace only by honoring Rama’s legitimate status, symbolized by placing Rama’s feet upon his head.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata expresses his intention to prostrate and seek reconciliation, emphasizing that Rama is the true royal authority.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and renunciation of power—Bharata’s gesture rejects self-advancement and affirms dharmic kingship.