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तच्छ्रुत्वा भरतो वाक्यं धर्माभिजनवाञ्चुचिः । पपात सहसा भूमौ पितृशोकबलार्दितः ॥ २-७२-१६
On hearing these words, he (Bharata), born of a righteous race and endowed with purity of character was shattered by the immense grief of his father's demise and dropped down instantaneously on the floor. [2-72-16]
english translation
हा हतोऽस्मीति कृपणां दीनां वाचमुदीरयन् । निपपात महाबाहुर्बाहू विक्षिप्य वीर्यवान् ॥ २-७२-१७
The mightyarmed, valiant Bharata, uttering pitiable words, evoking compassion. 'Alas ! I am finished', fell down at once throwing up his arms. [2-72-17]
english translation
ततः शोकेन संवीतः पितुर्मरणदुःखितः । विललाप महातेजा भ्रान्ताकुलितचेतनः ॥ २-७२-१८
Overwhelmed with grief, radiant Bharata reeling with delusion due to sorrow, lamented over the death of his father [2-72-18]
english translation
एतत्सुरुचिरं भाति पितुर्मे शयनं पुरा । शशिनेवामलं रात्रौ गगनं तोयदात्यये ॥ २-७२-१९
- 'This couch of my father once used to shine like the spotless night sky irradiated by the autumnal Moon. [2-72-19]
english translation
तदिदं न विभात्यद्य विहीनं तेन धीमता । व्योमेव शशिना हीनमप्च्छुष्क इव सागरः ॥ २-७२-२०
But today this couch without my sagacious father no longer shines like the sky without the Moon or like the sea evaporated.' [2-72-20]
english translation