Valmiki Ramayana 2.91.3: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 91, Shloka 3
भरद्वाजाश्रमे भरतसैन्यस्य दिव्यात्मिथ्यम् / Divine Hospitality to Bharata’s Army at Bharadvaja’s Hermitage
अथोवाच भरद्वाजो भरतं प्रहसन्निव ।
जाने त्वां प्रीतिसंयुक्तं तुष्येस्त्वं येन केनचित् ॥३॥
athovāca bharadvājo bharataṃ prahasann iva |
jāne tvāṃ prītisaṃyuktaṃ tuṣyes tvaṃ yena kenacit ||3||
ثم قال بهاردفاجا لبهاراتا كأنه يبتسم برفق: «إني أعلم أنك ممتلئٌ بالمودّة، وأنك ترضى بما يُقدَّم لك أيًّا كان».
Bharadwaja then said to Bharata with a gentle smile, I know you are full of love and content with whatever is offered you.
FAQs
Contentment and gracious acceptance: Bharata is portrayed as one who does not demand luxury, aligning with dharma through humility and restraint.
Bharadvāja addresses Bharata during the latter’s journey with an army, receiving him as a guest and assessing his disposition.
Bharata’s simplicity and contentment (saṃtoṣa), rooted in affection and respectful conduct.
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