Valmiki Ramayana 1.77.17: Bala Kanda, Sarga 77, Shloka 17
सप्तसप्ततितमः सर्गः · Ayodhya Return, Bridal Reception, and Bharata’s Departure
कस्यचित्त्वथ कालस्य राजा दशरथ: सुतम्।1.77.17।।भरतं कैकयीपुत्र मब्रवीद्रघुनन्दन:।
kasyacit tv atha kālasya rājā daśarathaḥ sutam |
bharataṃ kaikayīputram abravīd raghunandanaḥ || 1.77.17 ||
कुछ टाइम के बाद राजा दशरथ ने अपने बेटे को बुलाया। भरत, कैकेयी का बेटा, उनके सामने आया। राजा ने उसे कुछ काम दिया।
"The heroic Yudhajit son of the king of Kekaya, your maternal uncle, has come here and wishes to take you with him, O Child!
FAQs
It frames royal dharma as deliberate and timely counsel: the king-father initiates guidance when circumstances require.
A new development arises after the weddings, prompting Daśaratha to speak directly to Bharata.
Responsible leadership and paternal care—Daśaratha acts as a guardian of family and state obligations.
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