Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 107, Shloka 3
पितृवाक्यपालनम्, गयाश्रुति-उपदेशः, भरतस्य राज्यग्रहण-निर्देशः
Rama’s Counsel on Vows, the Gaya Śruti, and Bharata’s Return to Rule
पुरा भ्रातः पिता न स्स मातरं ते समुद्वहन्।मातामहे समाश्रौषीद्राज्यशुल्कमनुत्तमम्।।2.107.3।।
purā bhrātaḥ pitā naḥ sa mātaraṃ te samudvahan | mātāmahe samāśrauṣīd rājyaśulkam anuttamam || 2.107.3 ||
அண்ணனே! முன்பு எங்கள் தந்தை உன் தாயை மணந்தபோது, உன் தாய்வழித் தாத்தாவுக்கு ஒப்பற்ற ‘ராஜ்ய-சுல்கம்’ என அரசை அளிப்பேன் என்ற உறுதியை அளித்தார்.
O valiant Bharata, go to Ayodhya accompanied by Satrughna and the twice-born (brahmins) and keep the subjects delighted like pleased (with your rule).
FAQs
Dharma is fidelity to pledged obligations: political power is presented as tied to earlier promises, making truthfulness a binding force in governance.
Rama recalls the historical basis behind Kaikeyī’s claims—Daśaratha’s assurances at the time of marriage.
Rama’s commitment to truth and historical accountability, even when it disadvantages him.