Shloka 21
भरद्वाजाश्रमगमनम्
Bharata at Bharadvāja’s Hermitage
जाने चैतन्मनस्थं ते दृढीकरणमस्त्विति।अपृच्छं त्वां तथाऽत्यर्थं कीर्तिं समभिवर्धयन्।।2.90.21।।
jāne caitat manasthaṃ te dṛḍhīkaraṇam astv iti |
apṛcchaṃ tvāṃ tathā 'tyarthaṃ kīrtiṃ samabhivardhayan ||2.90.21||
“ఇది నీ మనస్సులో స్థిరమై ఉన్నదని నాకు తెలుసు; అయినా అది మరింత దృఢపడుటకును, నీ సత్కీర్తి అత్యంతంగా వృద్ధి చెందుటకును, నేను నిన్ను విశేషంగా ప్రశ్నించితిని।”
After meeting Vasistha and greeted by Bharata, the radiant Bharadwaja could recognize he was the son of Dasaratha.
FAQs
Dharma includes testing and confirming intention through truthful dialogue—so that virtue is made steady (dṛḍhīkaraṇa) and publicly affirmed as worthy conduct.
Bharadvāja explains to Bharata why he questioned him: not from doubt alone, but to confirm Bharata’s inner resolve and to establish his reputation for righteousness.
Bharata’s integrity (implied) and Bharadvāja’s wise mentorship—guiding speech that strengthens dharmic resolve and honors truth.