Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 34
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम्
Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs
भरतश्चापि वक्तव्यो यथा राजनि वर्तसे।तथा मातृषु वर्तेथाः सर्वास्वेवाविशेषतः।।2.52.34।।
bharataś cāpi vaktavyo yathā rājani vartase |
tathā mātṛṣu vartethāḥ sarvāsvevāviśeṣataḥ || 2.52.34 ||
Y a Bharata también se le ha de decir: tal como se comporta ante el rey, así debe conducirse ante todas las madres, sin distinción.
You should tell Bharata that just as he treats the king so should he treat all the mothers without differentiating betwen them.
FAQs
Dharma is impartial reverence within the family: honoring all mother-figures equally, maintaining harmony and justice in the royal household.
Rama gives Sumantra a message for Bharata about proper conduct after Rama’s departure.
Bharata’s expected restraint and reverence—obedience to elders and equal respect to all mothers.