Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 42
Śrī Rāmacandra-avatāra — Vow, Exile, Laṅkā-vijaya, and Rāma-rājya
Concise Bhāgavata Account
पादुके भरतोऽगृह्णाच्चामरव्यजनोत्तमे । विभीषण: ससुग्रीव: श्वेतच्छत्रं मरुत्सुत: ॥ ४२ ॥ धनुर्निषङ्गाञ्छत्रुघ्न: सीता तीर्थकमण्डलुम् । अबिभ्रदङ्गद: खड्गं हैमं चर्मर्क्षराण्नृप ॥ ४३ ॥
pāduke bharato ’gṛhṇāc cāmara-vyajanottame vibhīṣaṇaḥ sasugrīvaḥ śveta-cchatraṁ marut-sutaḥ
王よ、バラタは主ラーマの木の履物を捧げ持ち、スグリーヴァとヴィビーシャナはチャーマラと優れた扇を携え、風神の子ハヌマーンは白い天蓋を掲げた。シャトルグナは弓と二つの矢筒を持ち、シーター女神は聖地の水を満たしたカマンダルを携えた。アンガダは剣を、そして熊族の王ジャンバヴァーンは黄金の盾を携えた。
FAQs
This verse highlights Bharata’s devotion and humility—he accepts the Lord’s sandals as the symbol of Rama’s rightful sovereignty and serves as His representative rather than claiming power for himself.
They are portrayed in active service to Lord Rāma, honoring Him as the rightful king—holding umbrella and cāmara fans signifies reverence, loyalty, and devotional attendance.
Cultivate seva-bhāva: support dharma-driven leadership, act without ego, and express devotion through practical service rather than mere words.