Valmiki Ramayana 2.98.7: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 98, Shloka 7
चित्रकूटप्रवेशः · Bharata Enters the Forest Toward Chitrakuta
यावन्न चन्द्रसङ्काशं द्रक्ष्यामि शुभमाननम् ।
भ्रातुः पद्मपलाशाक्षं न मे शान्तिर्भविष्यति ॥७॥
yāvan na candrasaṅkāśaṁ drakṣyāmi śubham ānanam |
bhrātuḥ padmapalāśākṣaṁ na me śāntir bhaviṣyati ||7||
जब तक अपने भाई का चेहरा नहीं देखूँगा, तब तक शांति नहीं मिलेगी। उसका चेहरा इतना अच्छा है, जैसे चाँद चमक रहा हो। उसकी आँखें इतनी सुंदर है, जैसे कमल के फूल के पत्ते हैं। उसे देखे बिना मैं शांत नहीं हो सकता।
I shall not attain peace until I see my brother, Rama whose auspicious countenance looks radiant as the Moon and whose eyes as lotus-petals.
FAQs
Dharma as reverent recognition of the righteous: Bharata’s longing is directed toward Rama’s auspiciousness, affirming Rama as the moral center.
In the midst of organizing the search, Bharata describes Rama’s features, revealing intense affection and urgency.
Bhakti-like devotion and loyalty within family duty—Bharata’s mind remains fixed on Rama’s wellbeing and return.
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