Valmiki Ramayana 2.24.22 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 24, Shloka 22
कौशल्यारामसंवादः
Kausalya–Rama Dialogue on Exile-Dharma
भरतश्चापि धर्मात्मा सर्वभूतप्रियंवदः।भवतीमनुवर्तेत स हि धर्मरतस्सदा।।2.24.22।।
bharataś cāpi dharmātmā sarva-bhūta-priyaṃ-vadaḥ | bhavatīm anuvarteta sa hi dharma-ratas sadā || 2.24.22 ||
பரதனும் தர்மாத்மா; எல்லா உயிர்களிடமும் இனிய சொல் பேசுபவன். அவன் எப்போதும் தர்மத்தில் நிலைத்தவன்; ஆகவே உம்மைத் தொடர்ந்து உம்முடைய ஆணைக்கேற்ப நடப்பான்.
Bharata, who is virtuous and speaks pleasantly to all beings and who is alwaysattached to righteousness will surely remain obedient to you.
FAQs
Dharma is shown as reliable character: Bharata’s goodness and dharma-mindedness are presented as a moral assurance that he will protect and honor elders appropriately.
Rāma consoles Kauśalyā by pointing to Bharata’s virtuous nature, implying she will not be unsupported in the palace.
Bharata’s dharma-rati (constant devotion to righteousness) and gentle speech are highlighted.
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