Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 97, Shloka 29
भरतागमनशङ्कानिवारणम् / Dispelling Suspicion about Bharata’s Arrival
Chitrakuta Encampment
भरतेनापि सन्दिष्टा सम्मर्दो न भवेदिति।समन्तात्तस्य शैलस्य सेना वासमकल्पयत्।।।।
bharatenāpi sandiṣṭā sammardo na bhaved iti | samantāt tasya śailasya senā vāsam akalpayat ||
Cũng theo lời Bharata dặn rằng: “Chớ để chen lấn hỗn tạp”, đại quân bèn dựng trại, đóng quanh ngọn núi ấy bốn bề.
Let not the hermitage be crowded commanded Bharata, and the army encamped around the mountain.
FAQs
Dharma in governance: considerate leadership prevents harm and disturbance—Bharata ensures the sacred/quiet place is not overwhelmed.
Bharata issues instructions to avoid congestion, and the army encamps around the mountain rather than pressing into a single area.
Bharata’s restraint and administrative prudence—he manages power without intimidation or disruption.