Valmiki Ramayana 2.99.5 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 99, Shloka 5
चित्रकूटप्राप्तिः
Bharata Reaches Chitrakuta and Beholds Rama
शालायास्त्वग्रत स्तस्या ददर्श भरत स्तदा।काष्ठानि चावभग्नानि पुष्पाण्युपचितानि च।।2.99.5।।
śālāyās tv agrataḥ tasyā dadarśa bharatas tadā |
kāṣṭhāni cāvabhagnāni puṣpāṇy upacitāni ca || 2.99.5 ||
Kemudian, di hadapan pondok itu, Bharata melihat kayu-kayu yang patah berserakan, dan juga bunga-bunga yang telah dipetik dan dihimpunkan.
Satrughna also prostrated himself at the feet of tearful Rama who embraced both of them.
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Dharma expressed through simplicity: the humble materials and offerings (wood, gathered flowers) reflect disciplined living and reverence rather than luxury.
At the hermitage-front, Bharata notices physical traces of ascetic routine—collected flowers and broken wood.
Attentiveness and sensitivity—Bharata reads the environment carefully, preparing his mind for a respectful meeting.
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