Shloka 6.127.22

भरद्वाजाश्रम-समागमः / Meeting Bharadvaja at the Hermitage (Homeward Blessings)

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्तु रामेण भरद्वाजो महामुनिः ॥6.127.3॥

प्रत्युवाच रघुश्रेष्ठं स्मितपूर्वं प्रहृष्टवत् ।

Transliteration

evam uktaḥ tu rāmeṇa bharadvājo mahāmuniḥ || 6.127.3 ||

pratyuvāca raghuśreṣṭhaṃ smita-pūrvaṃ prahṛṣṭa-vat |

Translation

Thus addressed by Rāma, the great sage Bharadvāja—delighted—replied to the best of the Raghus with a smile.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Bharadvāja
• Raghu (dynasty reference)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown through courteous dialogue and reverence: the meeting of a righteous king and a sage models respectful, truth-aligned communication.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma speaks to Bharadvāja; the sage, pleased, begins his response—setting up guidance and blessings for Rāma’s return.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharadvāja’s prasāda (gracious goodwill) and Rāma’s conduct worthy of a sage’s joy—mutual respect grounded in dharma.