Shloka 2.99.7

चित्रकूटप्राप्तिः — Bharata Reaches Chitrakuta and Beholds Rama

Devanagari script

ददर्श वने तस्मिन्महत स्सञ्चयान्कृतान्।मृगाणां महिषाणां च करीषै शशीतकारणात्।।2.99.7।।

Transliteration

śatrughnaś cāpi rāmasya vavande caraṇau rudan |

tāv ubhau sa samāliṅgya rāmaś cāśrūṇy avartayat || 2.99.40 ||

Translation

Śatrughna too, weeping, bowed at Rāma’s feet; Rāma embraced both of them and shed tears as well.

Context

He also beheld large heaps of dried cakes of dung of buffaloes and deer for use against cold in the forest.

Characters & Entities

• Śatrughna
• Rama
• Bharata (implied by ‘both’)

FAQs

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

Dharma of reverence and familial devotion: Śatrughna honors Rama as elder and rightful exemplar; Rama responds with compassionate acceptance.

What is the narrative situation?

In the forest meeting, Śatrughna bows at Rama’s feet; Rama embraces the brothers and weeps.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and love—prostration signifies respect; Rama’s tears show empathy and deep fraternal bond.