Shloka 27

भरतस्य दूतसमागमः तथा केकयराजनः अनुज्ञा

Bharata Meets the Messengers; Kekaya King Grants Leave

Devanagari script

अभ्यतीत्य ततोऽपश्यदन्तःपुरमुदारधीः।ततस्तद्भरतश्श्रीमानाविवेशानिवारितः।।2.70.27।।

Transliteration

abhyatītya tato 'paśyad antaḥpuram udāra-dhīḥ |

tatas tad bharataḥ śrīmān āviveśa anivāritaḥ ||2.70.27||

Translation

Setelah melangkah maju, Bharata yang berjiwa mulia melihat bahagian dalam istana; lalu Bharata yang berseri itu pun memasukinya tanpa dihalang.

Word by Word

अभ्यतीत्यhaving crossed

ततःthen/thereafter

अपश्यत्saw

अन्तःपुरम्inner apartments

उदारधीःnoble-minded

ततःthen

तत्that (place)

भरतःBharata

श्रीमान्splendid

आविवेशentered

अनिवारितःunhindered

Context

The family priest (Vasistha) and all the counsellors have enquired about your welfare. You must return immediately. There is an urgent matter to be attended by you.

Characters & Entities

Bharata

antaḥpura (inner palace quarters)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma includes rightful access and responsibility within the royal household—Bharata’s unhindered entry indicates legitimate standing and duty in family matters.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata moves from the public royal road into the palace’s inner quarters, preparing to take leave of elders and set out.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Nobility of mind (udāratā)—his actions are purposeful and respectful, not driven by vanity or indulgence.