Valmiki Ramayana 2.107.2: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 107, Shloka 2
पितृवाक्यपालनम्, गयाश्रुति-उपदेशः, भरतस्य राज्यग्रहण-निर्देशः
Rama’s Counsel on Vows, the Gaya Śruti, and Bharata’s Return to Rule
उपपन्नमिदं वाक्यं यत्त्वमेवमभाषथाः ।
जातः पुत्रो दशरथात्कैकेय्यां राजसत्तमात् ॥२॥
upapannam idaṃ vākyaṃ yat tvam evam abhāṣathāḥ |
jātaḥ putro daśarathāt kaikeyyāṃ rājasattamāt ||2||
तुम्हारी बात सही है। तुम तो दशरथ के बेटा हो, वो भी कैकेयी से। दशरथ सबसे बड़े राजा थे।
Appropriate are the words spoken by you born to the celebrated king Dasaratha through Kaikeyi.
FAQs
Dharma here is measured speech and rightful conduct: Rama acknowledges Bharata’s statement as proper, grounding legitimacy in lineage and responsibility rather than emotion.
Rama responds to Bharata’s words during the succession crisis after Daśaratha’s death, affirming Bharata’s standing as a true son of the king.
Rama’s fairness and restraint—he validates Bharata without flattery, keeping focus on duty and propriety.
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