Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 104, Shloka 25
भरतस्य प्रार्थना—रामस्य धर्मोपदेशः
Bharata’s Petition and Rama’s Dharma-Reasoning
स च प्रमाणं धर्मात्मा राजा लोकगुरुस्तव।पित्रा दत्तं यथाभागमुपभोक्तुं त्वमर्हसि।।।।
sa ca pramāṇaṁ dharmātmā rājā lokagurus tava |
pitrā dattaṁ yathābhāgam upabhoktuṁ tvam arhasi ||
Raja yang berjiwa dharma itu—ayahanda tuanku, guru bagi dunia—ialah ukuran yang sah; maka tuanku patut menerima dan menikmati bahagian yang dianugerahkan ayahanda menurut ketetapan.
The proclamation of that righteous king revered by the world shall be your guide. Youshould enjoy that portion bestowed by father.
FAQs
Dharma recognizes a righteous elder’s settled decision as pramāṇa (normative authority), and urges acceptance of one’s rightful share without disorder.
Rama urges Bharata to follow Daśaratha’s ordinance and take up the kingship assigned to him.
Anāsakti with orderliness—Rama discourages conflict over power and promotes lawful succession.