Shloka 2.99.5

चित्रकूटप्राप्तिः — Bharata Reaches Chitrakuta and Beholds Rama

Devanagari script

शालायास्त्वग्रत स्तस्या ददर्श भरत स्तदा।काष्ठानि चावभग्नानि पुष्पाण्युपचितानि च।।2.99.5।।

Transliteration

gacchann eva mahābāhur dyutimān bharatas tadā |

śatrughnaṁ cābravīd dhṛṣṭas tān amātyāṁś ca sarvaśaḥ || 2.99.8 ||

Translation

As he walked on, Bharata—mighty-armed and radiant, his heart gladdened—spoke to Śatrughna and to the ministers gathered all around.

Context

In front of that hut Bharata beheld shattered logs of wood and also flowers plucked.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Śatrughna
• amātya (ministers)

FAQs

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

Dharmic leadership is communicative and collective: Bharata includes brother and ministers, acting transparently while pursuing a righteous goal.

What is the narrative situation?

As they proceed through the forest, Bharata addresses Śatrughna and the surrounding ministers.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership with purpose—Bharata’s joy suggests hope of meeting Rama and restoring rightful order through dharma.