Shloka 2.99.14

चित्रकूटप्राप्तिः — Bharata Reaches Chitrakuta and Beholds Rama

Devanagari script

अथ गत्वा मुहूर्तन्तु चित्रकूटं स राघवः।मन्दाकिनीमनुप्राप्तस्तं जनं चेदमब्रवीत्।।2.99.14।।

Transliteration

atha gatvā muhūrtaṁ tu citrakūṭaṁ sa rāghavaḥ |

mandākinīm anuprāptas taṁ janaṁ cedam abravīt ||2.99.14||

Translation

Then, after proceeding for a short while toward Chitrakūṭa, Rāghava reached the river Mandākinī and spoke these words to his people.

Context

Bharata walked for a short distance towards mount Chitrkuta when he reached river Mandakini. And then said to his ministers:

Characters & Entities

• Bharata (as Rāghava epithet in this line)
• Chitrakūṭa
• Mandākinī river

FAQs

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

Dharma here is contextual: purposeful movement toward reconciliation and rightful duty. The journey to meet Rāma is framed as a dharmic act of repair and allegiance.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata advances toward Chitrakūṭa, arrives at the Mandākinī river, and prepares to address his retinue.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s urgency and resolve—his actions show commitment to restoring righteousness by seeking Rāma directly.