Valmiki Ramayana 2.90.21 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 90, 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||
“Alam ko ang matibay na nasa iyong puso; gayunman, tinanong kita upang lalo itong mapagtibay—at upang higit pang mapalago ang iyong mabuting karangalan.”
After meeting Vasistha and greeted by Bharata, the radiant Bharadwaja could recognize he was the son of Dasaratha.
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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.
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