batch.motif.hindu-ramayana-griffith-gutenberg-l56828-l56995
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record_id: batch.motif.hindu-ramayana-griffith-gutenberg-l56828-l56995
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
passage_locator:
label: Canto CXXIV. The Departure. / Canto CXXV. The Return. / Canto CXXVI. Bharat
Consoled. / Canto CXXIX. The Meeting With Bharat.; lines 56828-56995
start: '56828'
end: '56995'
translation: The Ramayan of Valmiki
notes: Generated from OpenAI Batch run motif-extraction-2026-04-28-high-priority;
human review required.
canonical_text:
quote: ''
summary: 'Bharat, overjoyed at news of Rama’s approach, orders Shatrughna to prepare
a ceremonial welcome. Shatrughna has roads smoothed, water sprinkled, flowers
strewn, and banners raised. A royal procession of nobles, queens, Brahmans, warriors,
and citizens goes out, with Bharat bearing Rama’s shoes. The Wind-God’s son points
out signs of Rama’s arrival: fruiting trees, Vanar voices, the Brahma-made car,
Rama with his brothers, the rescued queen, Vibhishan, Sugriva, and their retinues.
Bharat bows to Rama, is raised and embraced, greets Rama’s companions, and returns
the shoes and lordship of the land to Rama. Rama greets his mothers and the household
priest, embraces Bharat, and the wondrous car departs northward to the Lord of
Gold.'
language: English
quote_policy: summarized
literal_observations:
- id: obs:1
text: Bharat hears the news with rapture and orders Shatrughna to organize a public
welcome for the returning king.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: obs:2
text: Shatrughna orders men to prepare the road, sprinkle water, strew flowers,
and decorate buildings with banners and garlands.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: obs:3
text: A large procession goes out with nobles, elephants, horses, cars, footmen,
queens in litters, Brahmans, music, and shouts of joy.
category: setting
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:4
text: Bharat carries Rama’s shoes on his head during the procession.
category: object
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:5
text: Bharat asks the Vanar chief where Rama and the Vanars are, because he does
not yet see them.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: obs:6
text: The Wind-God’s son points to laden trees, Vanar voices, the Gomatī stream,
the Brahma-made car, Rama’s party, the rescued queen, Vibhishan, Sugriva, and
the retinue.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:7
text: The crowd recognizes Rama and cries out; people dismount from elephants, cars,
and horses to look at him.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: obs:8
text: Bharat bows at Rama’s feet, and Rama raises him and embraces him.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: obs:9
text: Bharat greets Lakshman, the Maithil dame, Sugriva, Jambavan, Bali’s son, and
other chiefs.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: obs:10
text: Bharat calls Sugriva a fifth brother and describes friendly action as the
mark of a friend.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: obs:11
text: Rama greets his mother, Sumitra, Kaikeyi, the other women, and the household
priest.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: obs:12
text: Bharat places Rama’s shoes on Rama’s feet and asks him to receive back the
pledge, rule, and lordship entrusted to Bharat.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: obs:13
text: Rama embraces Bharat and goes to the grove where Bharat had lived as a hermit.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
- id: obs:14
text: At Rama’s command the wondrous car rises and sails northward to the Lord of
Gold.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
figures:
- id: fig:1
name_or_label: Bharat
description: Brother of Rama who organizes the welcome, carries Rama’s shoes, greets
Rama, and returns the pledge of rule.
role_refs:
- role:1
- role:2
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:3
- ev:6
- ev:8
- id: fig:2
name_or_label: Śatrughna
description: Brother who obeys Bharat’s order and commands preparations for the
royal welcome.
role_refs:
- role:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:2
- ev:7
- id: fig:3
name_or_label: Rāma
description: Returning king and brother greeted by Bharat, the crowd, his mothers,
and the household priest.
role_refs:
- role:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:6
- ev:7
- ev:8
- ev:9
- id: fig:4
name_or_label: Wind-God’s son / Vānar chief
description: Vanar figure who answers Bharat and identifies signs of Rama’s arrival.
role_refs:
- role:5
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:5
- id: fig:5
name_or_label: The Maithil dame / rescued queen
description: Queen standing between the brothers in the approaching car and later
greeted by Bharat and venerated by Śatrughna.
role_refs:
- role:6
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:6
- ev:7
- id: fig:6
name_or_label: Lakshmaṇ
description: Rama’s brother, greeted by Bharat after Rama.
role_refs:
- role:7
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: fig:7
name_or_label: Sugrīva
description: Sovereign of the Vanar race, greeted and embraced by Bharat as a fifth
brother.
role_refs:
- role:8
- role:9
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:6
- id: fig:8
name_or_label: Vibhishaṇ
description: King praised by Bharat for fighting for Rama’s sake.
role_refs:
- role:9
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:6
- id: fig:9
name_or_label: Kausalyā
description: Rama’s mother, first among the queens in the procession and later greeted
by Rama.
role_refs:
- role:10
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:7
- id: fig:10
name_or_label: Sumitrā
description: Queen who follows Kausalya in the procession and is greeted by Rama.
role_refs:
- role:10
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:7
- id: fig:11
name_or_label: Kaikeyī
description: Queen whose feet Rama reverently greets.
role_refs:
- role:10
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: fig:12
name_or_label: Brāhmans and household priest
description: Brahmans join the procession, and Rama bows to the household priest.
role_refs:
- role:11
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:7
- id: fig:13
name_or_label: Jāmbavān and Bāli’s son
description: Chiefs greeted by Bharat among Rama’s companions.
role_refs:
- role:9
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: fig:14
name_or_label: Lord of Gold
description: Owner of old to whom the wondrous car returns northward.
role_refs:
- role:12
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
roles:
- id: role:1
label: loyal brother and regent
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: Bharat carries Rama’s shoes, preserves the pledge, and returns rule and lordship
to Rama.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:8
- id: role:2
label: welcoming organizer
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: Bharat orders a ceremonial welcome for the returning king.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: role:3
label: executor of royal preparations
assigned_to:
- fig:2
basis: Śatrughna commands the road preparation, water sprinkling, flower strewing,
and decorations.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: role:4
label: returning king
assigned_to:
- fig:3
basis: The procession goes out to bring Rama home in triumph, and Bharat returns
the rule and lordship to him.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:8
- id: role:5
label: arrival announcer
assigned_to:
- fig:4
basis: The Wind-God’s son identifies the signs and figures of Rama’s approaching
party.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: role:6
label: rescued queen
assigned_to:
- fig:5
basis: She is explicitly described as the rescued queen standing between the brothers.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: role:7
label: returning brother
assigned_to:
- fig:6
basis: Lakshman is among those greeted by Bharat in Rama’s returning party.
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: role:8
label: Vanar sovereign
assigned_to:
- fig:7
basis: Sugriva is called the sovereign of the Vanar race.
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: role:9
label: ally and companion of Rama
assigned_to:
- fig:7
- fig:8
- fig:13
basis: These figures are named among Rama’s companions and chiefs greeted by Bharat.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:6
- id: role:10
label: royal mother or queen
assigned_to:
- fig:9
- fig:10
- fig:11
basis: The queens are described in the procession and later greeted by Rama with
reverence.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:7
- id: role:11
label: ritual and priestly presence
assigned_to:
- fig:12
basis: Brahmans accompany the procession and Rama bows to the household priest.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:7
- id: role:12
label: former owner of wondrous car
assigned_to:
- fig:14
basis: The car returns to the Lord of Gold, who owned it of old.
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
symbols:
- id: sym:1
label: Rama’s shoes
literal_form: Shoes borne on Bharat’s head and placed on Rama’s feet as the preserved
pledge of rule.
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:3
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:8
- id: sym:2
label: sprinkled water
literal_form: Fresh showers of water cast over the road before the returning king.
associated_figures:
- fig:2
- fig:3
taxonomy_refs:
- water
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: sym:3
label: flowers and garlands
literal_form: Flowers at shrines, blooms strewn on the road, and chaplets and garlands
on buildings and canopy.
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:3
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:2
- ev:3
- id: sym:4
label: royal canopy and cheuries
literal_form: Moon-white canopy and jeweled, gold-bright cheuries held as royal
honors for Rama.
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:3
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: sym:5
label: Brahma-made car
literal_form: Radiant car designed by Brahma, moving by Brahma’s boon, formerly
Ravana’s and then the victor’s spoil.
associated_figures:
- fig:3
- fig:14
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:9
- id: sym:6
label: laden trees out of season
literal_form: Trees with untimely fruits and unwonted shade made for Rama’s sake
by a saint.
associated_figures:
- fig:3
- fig:4
taxonomy_refs:
- tree
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: sym:7
label: banners on towers, temple porches, and gates
literal_form: Banners set to wave in royal state as part of the welcome preparations.
associated_figures:
- fig:2
- fig:3
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
scenes:
- id: scene:1
label: Bharat orders the welcome
summary: Bharat rejoices at the news and commands Śatrughna to call shrines, musicians,
bards, royal women, nobles, Brahmans, and warriors into a triumphal reception
for Rama.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:3
- fig:12
symbol_refs:
- sym:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: scene:2
label: Road and city decoration
summary: Śatrughna commands men to smooth the road, sprinkle water, scatter flowers,
and decorate towers, temples, gates, roofs, and terraces.
figure_refs:
- fig:2
- fig:3
symbol_refs:
- sym:2
- sym:3
- sym:7
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: scene:3
label: Procession to meet Rama
summary: Nobles, queens, Brahmans, warriors, and crowds proceed with music and shouts
while Bharat bears Rama’s shoes and royal insignia are prepared.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:9
- fig:10
- fig:12
symbol_refs:
- sym:1
- sym:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: scene:4
label: Signs of Rama’s approach
summary: Bharat questions the Vanar chief, who identifies miraculous trees, the
sounds of Vanars, the Brahma-made car, Rama’s party, the rescued queen, Vibhishan,
Sugriva, and their followers.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:3
- fig:4
- fig:5
- fig:6
- fig:7
- fig:8
symbol_refs:
- sym:5
- sym:6
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:5
- id: scene:5
label: Recognition and reunion
summary: The crowd recognizes Rama; Bharat bows to Rama’s feet, Rama embraces him,
and Bharat greets Rama’s companions and allies.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:3
- fig:5
- fig:6
- fig:7
- fig:8
- fig:13
symbol_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: scene:6
label: Family reverence and public welcome
summary: Śatrughna reveres Rama, Lakshman, and the lady; Rama greets his mothers,
the other queens, and the household priest; the crowd welcomes Rama.
figure_refs:
- fig:2
- fig:3
- fig:5
- fig:6
- fig:9
- fig:10
- fig:11
- fig:12
symbol_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: scene:7
label: Return of the shoes and lordship
summary: Bharat places Rama’s shoes on his feet, returns the preserved pledge and
rulership, and declares joy at Rama’s return to rule his own land.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:3
symbol_refs:
- sym:1
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: scene:8
label: Departure of the wondrous car
summary: After Rama embraces Bharat and visits Bharat’s grove, the car rises and
sails northward to the Lord of Gold.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:3
- fig:14
symbol_refs:
- sym:5
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
candidate_motifs:
- id: motif:1
label: Return of the rightful king
taxonomy_refs:
- return
basis: The passage centers on Rama’s public return, recognition by the people, reunion
with Bharat, and welcome as king.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:6
- ev:7
- ev:8
confidence: high
cautions: The passage describes the return episode but does not recount the full
exile or earlier departure.
- id: motif:2
label: Restoration of royal legitimacy
taxonomy_refs:
- royal_legitimacy
basis: Bharat returns Rama’s shoes, pledge, rule, and lordship, affirming Rama as
rightful ruler.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:8
confidence: high
cautions: The broader political circumstances are only implied within this passage.
- id: motif:3
label: Sacred or symbolic return of entrusted authority
taxonomy_refs:
- sacred_exchange
basis: Rama’s shoes function as a preserved pledge of rule held by Bharat and returned
to Rama upon his arrival.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:8
confidence: medium
cautions: The passage presents the shoes as a pledge and emblem of rule; the degree
of sacrality should be verified against the wider context.
- id: motif:4
label: Miraculous signs announcing royal return
taxonomy_refs: []
basis: The Wind-God’s son points to out-of-season fruiting trees, unusual shade,
Vanar voices, and the radiant car as signs of Rama’s approach.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
confidence: medium
cautions: No exact supplied taxonomy family matches this pattern.
- id: motif:5
label: Departure of a wondrous sky vehicle
taxonomy_refs:
- departure
basis: At Rama’s command the wondrous car rises and travels northward to the Lord
of Gold.
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
confidence: low
cautions: This is a brief closing action rather than the main narrative focus of
the passage.
comparison_claims: []
evidence:
- id: ev:1
type: summary
locator: lines 56828-56845
quote_or_summary: Bharat rejoices at the news and orders Śatrughna to decorate shrines,
summon music and bards, call royal matrons, nobles, Brahmans, and warriors, and
bring the king home in triumph.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:2
type: summary
locator: lines 56846-56861
quote_or_summary: Śatrughna commands men to prepare the road, sprinkle cool water,
scatter garlands and flowers, and set banners and chaplets on towers, temples,
gates, roofs, and terraces.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:3
type: summary
locator: lines 56862-56902
quote_or_summary: Nobles, chiefs, horses, cars, footmen, queens in litters, Brahmans,
music, and joyful crowds proceed; Bharat carries Rama’s shoes on his head, with
canopy and cheuries prepared, but Rama is not yet visible.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:4
type: summary
locator: lines 56903-56912
quote_or_summary: Bharat asks the Vanar chief where Rama is and says he sees no
Vanars of varied shape.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:5
type: summary
locator: lines 56913-56936
quote_or_summary: The Wind-God’s son points to trees with untimely fruit and shade,
Vanar voices, the Gomatī stream, the Brahma-made car, Rama’s party, the rescued
queen, Vibhishan, Sugriva, and the retinue.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:6
type: summary
locator: lines 56937-56966
quote_or_summary: The people cry that Rama has come; Bharat bows at Rama’s feet
and is embraced, then greets Lakshman, the Maithil dame, Sugriva, Jambavan, Bali’s
son, Vibhishan, and other chiefs.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:7
type: summary
locator: lines 56967-56979
quote_or_summary: Śatrughna reveres his brothers and the lady; Rama consoles his
mother, greets Sumitra, Kaikeyi, the other women, and the household priest; the
crowd welcomes Rama.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:8
type: summary
locator: lines 56980-56990
quote_or_summary: Bharat places Rama’s shoes on Rama’s feet and asks him to receive
back the preserved pledge, rule, and lordship of the land entrusted to Bharat.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:9
type: summary
locator: lines 56991-56995
quote_or_summary: Rama embraces Bharat, goes to the grove where Bharat lived as
a hermit, and at Rama’s command the car rises and sails northward to the Lord
of Gold.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
confidence:
extraction: high
motif_candidates: medium
comparison_claims: uncertain
notes: Literal extraction is strongly supported by the passage. Motif labels are
limited to the supplied taxonomy where applicable; no cross-text comparison is
made from this passage alone.
reviewer_status:
status: needs_review
reviewer: ''
reviewed_at: ''
notes: Machine-generated draft from OpenAI Batch; not human-reviewed.
extracted_by: openai_batch:gpt-5.5
extracted_at: '2026-04-28'
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