Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 115, Shloka 6
पादुकाभिषेकः
The Consecration of Rama’s Sandals and Bharata’s Trusteeship at Nandigrama
नित्यं ते बन्धुलुब्धस्य तिष्ठतो भ्रातृसौहृदे।आर्यमार्गं प्रपन्नस्य नानुमन्येत कः पुमान्।।।।
nityaṃ te bandhu-lubdhasya tiṣṭhato bhrātṛ-sauhṛde | ārya-mārgaṃ prapannasya nānumanyeta kaḥ pumān ||
Ngươi hằng gắn bó với thân tộc, kiên định trong tình hòa hảo với các huynh đệ, lại an trú nơi đạo lộ cao quý—thì có ai là người không tán đồng chí nguyện ấy?
After the coronation of the sandals of his esteemed brother Rama, illustrious Bharata ruled the kingdom, subordianating himself to them.
FAQs
Dharma is framed as ārya-mārga—noble conduct grounded in loyalty, goodwill, and restraint; society naturally endorses such righteousness.
Elders validate Bharata’s stance as consistent with noble tradition and family duty.
Steadfastness in ethical intention and relational responsibility (care for kin and brothers).