Shloka 2.99.2

चित्रकूटप्राप्तिः — Bharata Reaches Chitrakuta and Beholds Rama

Devanagari script

ऋषिं वसिष्ठं सन्दिश्य मातृ़र्मे शीघ्रमानय।इति त्वरितमग्रे स जगाम गुरुवत्सलः।।2.99.2।।

Transliteration

ṛṣiṃ vasiṣṭhaṃ sandiśya mātṛrme śīghramānaya | iti tvaritamagre sa jagāma guruvatsalaḥ ||

Translation

Bharata, devoted to his elders, instructed the sage Vasiṣṭha, “Bring my mothers quickly.” Having thus spoken, he hastened on ahead, affectionate toward his gurus.

Context

Bharata, deeply devoted towards elders, indicated to sage Vasistha to bring along the mothers, and proceeded ahead quickly.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Vasistha
• Mothers (Queens of Ayodhya)

FAQs

Why is Bharata described as 'guruvatsalaḥ' in this verse?

The term 'guruvatsalaḥ' (affectionate towards elders) highlights Bharata's deep love and respect for Rama. His urgency to rush ahead signifies his overwhelming desire to see his elder brother, Rama, whom he regards as his superior and guru.

What instruction did Bharata give to Sage Vasistha?

Bharata requested Sage Vasistha to guide the mothers (Kaushalya, Sumitra, and Kaikeyi) and bring them to the location quickly, while he rushed ahead to locate Rama's hermitage.