Valmiki Ramayana 2.89.6: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 89, Shloka 6
गङ्गातरणम् · Bharata’s Ferrying of the Army across the Ganga
गुहस्य वचनं श्रुत्वा तत्तु स्नेहादुदीरितम् ।
रामस्यानुवशो वाक्यं भरतोऽपीदमब्रवीत् ॥६॥
guhasya vacanaṃ śrutvā tat tu snehād udīritam |
rāmasyānuvaśo vākyaṃ bharato 'pīdam abravīt ||6||
ഗുഹൻ സ്നേഹത്തോടെ ഉച്ചരിച്ച വാക്കുകൾ കേട്ടു, ശ്രീരാമന്റെ ആജ്ഞയ്ക്ക് എപ്പോഴും വിധേയനായ ഭരതൻ ഇങ്ങനെ മറുപടി പറഞ്ഞു.
On hearing Guha's affectionate words Bharata, ever obedient to Rama, replied:
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Dharma is framed as alignment with the righteous person: Bharata’s identity is defined by fidelity to Rāma’s rightful path and commands.
After Guha’s courteous inquiry, the narration introduces Bharata’s response and highlights his devotion to Rāma.
Bharata’s loyalty and disciplined submission to Rāma’s moral authority.
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