Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 91, Shloka 71
भरद्वाजाश्रमे भरतसैन्यस्य दिव्यात्मिथ्यम् / Divine Hospitality to Bharata’s Army at Bharadvaja’s Hermitage
वाप्यो मैरेयपूर्णाश्च मृष्टमांसचयैर्वृताः।प्रतप्तपिठरैश्चापि मार्गमायूरकौक्कुटैः।।।।
vāpyo maireyapūrṇāś ca mṛṣṭamāṃsacayair vṛtāḥ |
prataptapiṭharaiś cāpi mārga-mayūra-kaukkuṭaiḥ ||
Ponds were found filled with maireya liquor, and ringed with heaps of choice meats; there were also heated pots prepared with venison, peacock, and fowl.
Along the edge of the forest, wells were filled with thick payasam. There were wishfulfilling cows and honeydripping trees.
FAQs
The verse continues the theme of provisioning: dharma in governance includes ensuring supplies and orderly distribution for large gatherings, preventing hardship and unrest.
A further description of the encampment’s abundant stores—drink and prepared meats arranged in quantity.
Administrative competence and generosity—resources are prepared in advance and made available at scale.