Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 106, Shloka 3
भरतवाक्यं—रामस्य पुनरायोध्यागमननिषेधः
Bharata’s Plea and Rama’s Refusal to Return
को हि स्यादीदृशो लोके यादृश स्त्वमरिन्दम।।2.106.2।।न त्वां प्रव्यथयेद्दुःखं प्रीतिर्वा नप्रहर्षयेत्।सम्मतश्चासि वृद्धानां तांश्च पृच्छसि संशयान्।।2.106.3।।
na tvāṃ pravyathayed duḥkhaṃ prītir vā na praharṣayet | sammataś cāsi vṛddhānāṃ tāṃś ca pṛcchasi saṃśayān ||
忧苦不能动摇你，喜乐也不使你自满。你为长者所爱；疑惑生起时，你便请教他们以决疑。
O subduer of enemies, you are of such nature that neither sorrow pains you nor pleasure delights you. There are none in this world like you. You are loved by the elders, for you seek their counsel whenever you have doubts.
FAQs
Dharma is supported by steadiness of mind and respect for wise counsel: one should not be ruled by grief or pleasure, and should consult elders when uncertain.
Bharata describes Rama’s character to persuade him—highlighting Rama’s equanimity and deference to elders as marks of a dharmic ruler.
Rama’s inner composure (samatva) and humility in seeking guidance.