Valmiki Ramayana 2.70.27: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 70, Shloka 27
भरतस्य दूतसमागमः तथा केकयराजनः अनुज्ञा
Bharata Meets the Messengers; Kekaya King Grants Leave
अभ्यतीत्य ततोऽपश्यदन्तःपुरमुदारधीः ।
ततस्तद्भरतश्श्रीमानाविवेशानिवारितः ॥२७॥
abhyatītya tato 'paśyad antaḥpuram udāra-dhīḥ |
tatas tad bharataḥ śrīmān āviveśa anivāritaḥ ||27||
आगे बढ़ के भरत ने अंदर की तरफ महल देखा। किसी ने उससे रोका नहीं, वो सीधा अंदर चला गया।
Then the noble-minded, prosperous Bharata, on leaving the highway, saw the inner apartment of the king which he entered unhindered.
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Dharma includes rightful access and responsibility within the royal household—Bharata’s unhindered entry indicates legitimate standing and duty in family matters.
Bharata moves from the public royal road into the palace’s inner quarters, preparing to take leave of elders and set out.
Nobility of mind (udāratā)—his actions are purposeful and respectful, not driven by vanity or indulgence.
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