Valmiki Ramayana 2.99.8: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 99, Shloka 8
चित्रकूटप्राप्तिः · Bharata Reaches Chitrakuta and Beholds Rama
गच्छन्नेव महाबाहुर्द्युतिमान्भरत स्तदा ।
शत्रुघ्नं चाब्रवीद्धृष्टस्तानमात्यांश्च सर्वशः ॥८॥
gacchann eva mahābāhur dyutimān bharatas tadā |
śatrughnaṁ cābravīd dhṛṣṭas tān amātyāṁś ca sarvaśaḥ ||8||
भरत आगे बढ़ रहा था। वो बड़े भुजे वाला और चमकदार आदमी था। उसका दिल खुश हो रहा था। उसने शत्रुघ्न से बात की और वहाँ सब मंत्री भी थे।
Walking on, the long-armed, effulgent and delighted Bharata said to Satrughna and the ministers surrounding him:
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Dharmic leadership is communicative and collective: Bharata includes brother and ministers, acting transparently while pursuing a righteous goal.
As they proceed through the forest, Bharata addresses Śatrughna and the surrounding ministers.
Leadership with purpose—Bharata’s joy suggests hope of meeting Rama and restoring rightful order through dharma.
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