Shloka 2.99.4

चित्रकूटप्राप्तिः — Bharata Reaches Chitrakuta and Beholds Rama

Devanagari script

गच्छन्नेवाथ भरतस्तापसालय संस्थिताम्।भ्रातुः पर्णकुटीं श्रीमानुटजं च ददर्श ह।। 2.99.4।।

Transliteration

gacchann evātha bharatas tāpasālaya-saṁsthitām |

bhrātuḥ parṇakuṭīṁ śrīmān uṭajaṁ ca dadarśa ha || 2.99.4 ||

Translation

As he walked on, the majestic Bharata beheld his brother’s leaf-hut—a thatched dwelling set like the cottage of ascetics.

Context

While walking, Bharata beheld a hut made of leaves looking like a hermit's cottage.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rama (as bhrātuḥ—brother)
• parṇakuṭī (leaf-hut)
• uṭaja (thatched cottage)
• tāpasālaya (ascetics’ dwelling)

FAQs

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

Respect for dharmic renunciation: Bharata’s journey culminates in encountering Rama’s ascetic dwelling, highlighting that righteous duty may require simplicity and sacrifice.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata arrives near Rama’s forest residence and first sights the leaf-hut resembling an ascetic’s cottage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s reverence and earnestness—his approach to Rama is marked by humility and recognition of Rama’s dharmic exile.