Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 115, Shloka 6
पादुकाभिषेकः
The Consecration of Rama’s Sandals and Bharata’s Trusteeship at Nandigrama
नित्यं ते बन्धुलुब्धस्य तिष्ठतो भ्रातृसौहृदे।आर्यमार्गं प्रपन्नस्य नानुमन्येत कः पुमान्।।।।
nityaṃ te bandhu-lubdhasya tiṣṭhato bhrātṛ-sauhṛde | ārya-mārgaṃ prapannasya nānumanyeta kaḥ pumān ||
ਤੂੰ ਸਦਾ ਬੰਧੂ-ਪ੍ਰੇਮੀ ਹੈਂ, ਭਰਾਵਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਸੌਹਾਰਦ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਡੋਲ ਹੈਂ, ਅਤੇ ਆਰ੍ਯ ਮਾਰਗ ਉੱਤੇ ਅਡਿੱਗ ਹੈਂ; ਤੇਰੇ ਨਿਸ਼ਚੇ ਨੂੰ ਕੌਣ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਅਨੁਮੋਦਨ ਨਾ ਕਰੇਗਾ?॥
After the coronation of the sandals of his esteemed brother Rama, illustrious Bharata ruled the kingdom, subordianating himself to them.
FAQs
Dharma is framed as ārya-mārga—noble conduct grounded in loyalty, goodwill, and restraint; society naturally endorses such righteousness.
Elders validate Bharata’s stance as consistent with noble tradition and family duty.
Steadfastness in ethical intention and relational responsibility (care for kin and brothers).