Valmiki Ramayana 2.98.2 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 98, Shloka 2
चित्रकूटप्रवेशः
Bharata Enters the Forest Toward Chitrakuta
निविष्टमात्रे सैन्ये तु यथोद्देशं विनीतवत्।भरतो भ्रातरं वाक्यं शत्रुघ्नमिदमब्रवीत्।।2.98.2।।
niviṣṭamātre sainye tu yathoddeśaṃ vinītavat |
bharato bhrātaraṃ vākyaṃ śatrughnam idam abravīt ||2.98.2||
Nang ang hukbo’y katatapos lamang maikampo sa mga itinalagang pook, si Bharata—na kumikilos nang may disiplina at kaayusan—ay nagsalita ng ganitong mga salita sa kapatid niyang si Śatrughna.
Lakshmana, one who beholds the highly effulgent countenance of Rama, resembling the spotless Moon and whose eyes resemble red lotuses, is blessed indeed!
FAQs
Dharma here is expressed as disciplined conduct and responsible leadership—Bharata ensures order in the army before speaking or acting further.
Bharata’s forces have reached the forest region near Chitrakūṭa; after arranging the camp properly, he turns to instruct Śatrughna.
Bharata’s self-control and administrative propriety (vinaya/discipline) are emphasized.
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