Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 105, Shloka 4
भरतस्य प्रार्थना—रामस्य कालधर्मोपदेशः
Bharata’s Petition and Rama’s Instruction on Time and Mortality
सान्त्विता मामिका माता दत्तं राज्यमिदं मम।तद्ददामि तवैवाहं भुङ्क्ष्व राज्यमकण्टकम्।।2.105.4।।
sāntvitā māmikā mātā dattaṃ rājyam idaṃ mama | tad dadāmi tavaivāhaṃ bhuṅkṣva rājyam akaṇṭakam || 2.105.4 ||
Napayapa na ang aking ina, at ang kahariang ito’y ibinigay sa akin; ngayo’y ibinibigay ko ito sa iyo lamang—maghari ka nang walang sagabal.
This kingdom was given to me for the satisfaction of my mother. I am bestowing it back on you. Enjoy it without any obstacles.
FAQs
Legitimacy and righteousness of rule: Bharata rejects self-serving power and offers the kingdom to the rightful heir, aligning kingship with dharma rather than desire.
Bharata approaches Rāma (in exile context) and declares that the kingdom he received due to his mother’s satisfaction is being handed back to Rāma.
Anāsakti (non-attachment) and integrity: Bharata’s refusal to exploit the boon-driven transfer of power.