Shloka 2.99.13

चित्रकूटप्राप्तिः — Bharata Reaches Chitrakuta and Beholds Rama

Devanagari script

अत्राहं पुरुषव्याघ्रं गुरुसत्कारकारिणम्।आर्यं द्रक्ष्यामि संहृष्टो महर्षिमिव राघवम्।।2.99.13।।

Transliteration

atrāhaṁ puruṣa-vyāghraṁ guru-satkāra-kāriṇam |

āryaṁ drakṣyāmi saṅhṛṣṭo maharṣim iva rāghavam ||2.99.13||

Translation

Here, with a heart made glad, I shall behold Rāghava—noble, a tiger among men, one who honors elders—like a great sage in his very bearing.

Context

I shall see here with a delighted heart the venerable Rama, the best of men, who renders great hospitality (to elders) and who resembles a maharshi.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• guru (elders/teachers)
• maharṣi (great sage, by simile)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as honoring elders and teachers (guru-satkāra). Nobility is measured not by power but by reverence, humility, and right conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata anticipates meeting Rāma at Chitrakūṭa and expresses joy at seeing him, praising his noble and sage-like qualities.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s virtue of respectful hospitality and veneration toward elders—presented as a hallmark of ārya (noble) conduct.