Valmiki Ramayana 2.75.1: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 75, Shloka 1
अयोध्याकाण्डे पञ्चसप्ततितमः सर्गः
Sarga 75: Bharata and Kausalya—Reproach, Oaths, and Reconciliation
दीर्घकालात्समुत्थाय संज्ञां लब्ध्वा च वीर्यवान्।नेत्राभ्यामश्रुपूर्णाभ्यां दीनामुद्वीक्ष्य मातरम्।।।।सोऽमात्यमध्ये भरतो जननीमभ्यकुत्सयत्।
dīrghakālāt samutthāya saṅjñāṃ labdhvā ca vīryavān |
netrābhyām aśrupūrṇābhyāṃ dīnām udvīkṣya mātaram ||
so ’mātyamadhye bharato jananīm abhyakutsayat |
दीर्घकालात् समुत्थाय संज्ञां लब्ध्वा च वीर्यवान्। नेत्राभ्यामश्रुपूर्णाभ्यां दीनामुद्वीक्ष्य मातरम्॥ सोऽमात्यमध्ये भरतो जननीमभ्यकुत्सयत्।
On regaining his senses after a long time, the valiant Bharata looked at his unfortunate mother whose eyes were filled with tears, and condemned her amidst the counsellors.
FAQs
Dharma in governance includes public accountability: wrongdoing affecting the realm must be confronted openly, even when family ties make it painful.
Bharata recovers from shock/grief and, before the ministers, begins condemning his mother for the events leading to the crisis.
Courage and impartiality: Bharata places righteousness above private attachment.
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