Valmiki Ramayana 2.71.31: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 71, Shloka 31
भरतस्य अयोध्याप्रत्यागमनम्
Bharata’s Return Journey and the Distant Sight of Ayodhya
सर्वथा कुशलं सूत दुर्लभं मम बन्दुषु।।2.71.31।।
तथाह्यसति सम्मोहे हृदयं सीदतीव मे।
sarvathā kuśalaṃ sūta durlabhaṃ mama bandhuṣu |
tathā hy asati sammohe hṛdayaṃ sīdatīva me || 2.71.31 ||
हे सूत! माझ्या बांधवांविषयी सर्वथा कुशलतेचा ठाम भरवसा मला मिळणे दुर्मिळ वाटते; या मोहजनक अनिश्चिततेत माझे हृदय जणू बुडत आहे।
I do not see anywhere, O charioteer the well-being, of my kinsmen. Hence I feel deluded and my heart is filled with grief.
FAQs
Dharma is relational: Bharata’s first concern is the welfare of his family and kingdom, reflecting the duty of care that binds kin and ruler.
Bharata’s apprehension intensifies; he voices fear that something has gone wrong with his relatives in Ayodhyā.
Compassionate responsibility—he measures events by the well-being of others, not personal gain.
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