Valmiki Ramayana 2.98.7 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 98, Shloka 7
चित्रकूटप्रवेशः
Bharata Enters the Forest Toward Chitrakuta
यावन्न चन्द्रसङ्काशं द्रक्ष्यामि शुभमाननम्। भ्रातुः पद्मपलाशाक्षं न मे शान्तिर्भविष्यति।।2.98.7।।
yāvan na candrasaṅkāśaṁ drakṣyāmi śubham ānanam |
bhrātuḥ padmapalāśākṣaṁ na me śāntir bhaviṣyati ||2.98.7||
Enquanto eu não contemplar meu irmão—seu rosto auspicioso, brilhante como a lua, e seus olhos como pétalas de lótus—não haverá paz para mim.
I shall not attain peace until I see my brother, Rama whose auspicious countenance looks radiant as the Moon and whose eyes as lotus-petals.
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Dharma as reverent recognition of the righteous: Bharata’s longing is directed toward Rama’s auspiciousness, affirming Rama as the moral center.
In the midst of organizing the search, Bharata describes Rama’s features, revealing intense affection and urgency.
Bhakti-like devotion and loyalty within family duty—Bharata’s mind remains fixed on Rama’s wellbeing and return.
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