Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 115, Shloka 6
पादुकाभिषेकः
The Consecration of Rama’s Sandals and Bharata’s Trusteeship at Nandigrama
नित्यं ते बन्धुलुब्धस्य तिष्ठतो भ्रातृसौहृदे।आर्यमार्गं प्रपन्नस्य नानुमन्येत कः पुमान्।।।।
nityaṃ te bandhu-lubdhasya tiṣṭhato bhrātṛ-sauhṛde | ārya-mārgaṃ prapannasya nānumanyeta kaḥ pumān ||
तुम सदा अपने बंधुओं के हित में तत्पर हो, भाइयों के प्रति सौहार्द में अडिग हो, और आर्य-मार्ग पर स्थित हो—तुम्हारे इस निश्चय को कौन मनुष्य स्वीकार न करेगा?
After the coronation of the sandals of his esteemed brother Rama, illustrious Bharata ruled the kingdom, subordianating himself to them.
FAQs
Dharma is framed as ārya-mārga—noble conduct grounded in loyalty, goodwill, and restraint; society naturally endorses such righteousness.
Elders validate Bharata’s stance as consistent with noble tradition and family duty.
Steadfastness in ethical intention and relational responsibility (care for kin and brothers).