Valmiki Ramayana 2.91.34 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 91, Shloka 34

भरद्वाजाश्रमे भरतसैन्यस्य दिव्यात्मिथ्यम् / Divine Hospitality to Bharata’s Army at Bharadvaja’s Hermitage

Devanagari script

सितमेघनिभं चापि राजवेश्म सुतोरणम्।दिव्यमाल्यकृताकारं दिव्यगन्धसमुक्षितम्।।2.91.33।।चतुरश्रमसंबाधं शयनासनयानवत्।दिव्यैस्सर्वरसैर्युक्तं दिव्यभोजनवस्त्रवत्।।2.91.34।।उपकल्पितसर्वान्नं धौतनिर्मलभाजनम्।क्लुप्तसर्वासनं श्रीमत्स्वास्तीर्णशयनोत्तमम्।।2.91.35।।

Transliteration

sitamēghanibhaṃ cāpi rājavēśma sutōraṇam |

divyamālyakṛtākāraṃ divyagandhasamukṣitam ||

caturaśram asaṃbādhaṃ śayanāsanayānavat |

divyaiḥ sarvarasair yuktaṃ divyabhōjanavastravat ||

upakalpitasarvānnaṃ dhautanirmalabhājanam |

kluptasarvāsanaṃ śrīmat svāstīrṇaśayanottamam ||

Translation

Es erschien auch ein glückverheißendes königliches Wohnhaus, dessen feine Tore weißen Wolken glichen, geschmückt mit himmlischen Girlanden und mit göttlichem Duft besprengt. Weit und viereckig angelegt, war es mit Lagern, Sitzen und Fahrzeugen ausgestattet; versehen mit allen Arten göttlicher Getränke, dazu himmlischer Speise und Gewänder. Vollständig war es mit allerlei Speisen bereitet, in gewaschenen, makellos reinen Gefäßen; Sitzplätze waren für alle geordnet, und prächtige Lager waren herrlich ausgebreitet.

Word by Word

• प्रविवेश: entered
• प्रविवेश: Kriya (क्रिया/Action)
• Type: Verb
• Root: प्र + विश् (धातु)
• Form: लिट् (Perfect/परोक्षभूत), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd person), एकवचन; परस्मैपदम्

• महाबाहुः: the mighty-armed
• महाबाहुः: Visheshana (विशेषण/Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: महा-बाहु (प्रातिपदिक; महा + बाहु)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन; विशेषणम् (qualifier of भरतः); कर्मधारय (महान् बाहुः यस्य)

• अनुज्ञातः: having been permitted
• अनुज्ञातः: Hetu/Nimitta (हेतु/निमित्त/Cause-circumstance)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अनु + ज्ञा (धातु) + क्त (प्रत्यय) → अनुज्ञात (कृदन्त-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन; क्त-प्रत्ययान्त कृदन्त (past passive participle): 'permitted'

• महर्षिणा: by the great sage
• महर्षिणा: Karana (करण/Agent-instrument: 'by')
• Type: Noun
• Root: महर्षि (प्रातिपदिक; महा + ऋषि)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), एकवचन; कर्मधारय (महान् ऋषिः)

• वेश्म: the house; palace
• वेश्म: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वेश्मन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन

• तत्: that
• तत्: Visheshana (विशेषण/Determiner)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन; सर्वनाम; विशेषणम् (of वेश्म)

• रत्नसम्पूर्णम्: full of jewels
• रत्नसम्पूर्णम्: Visheshana (विशेषण/Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: रत्न-सम्पूर्ण (प्रातिपदिक; रत्न + सम्पूर्ण)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन; विशेषणम् (of वेश्म); तत्पुरुषसमास (रत्नैः सम्पूर्णम्)

• भरतः: Bharata
• भरतः: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: भरत (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

• कैकयीसुतः: son of Kaikeyi
• कैकयीसुतः: Karta (कर्ता/Subject-apposition)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कैकयी-सुत (प्रातिपदिक; कैकयी + सुत)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन; तत्पुरुषसमास (कैकय्याः सुतः); अप्पोजिशन (to भरतः)

Context

An auspicious royal palace with splendid archs resembling white clouds sprang up. It was sprinkled with celestial perfumes and adorned with beautiful garlands. That royal palace forming a quadrangle was furnished with couches, seats and carriages and furnished with celestial drinks of every kind, delicious food and splendid garments. It was stocked with food of every variety in clean and spotless vessels. Seats for every one and magnificent couches covered with excellent bedstead were arranged.

Characters & Entities

• Gateways (toraṇa)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Righteous hospitality (atithi-dharma) expressed as thoughtful provision: comfort, nourishment, cleanliness, and dignity are ensured for guests and their community.

What is the narrative situation?

Miraculous royal accommodations manifest for Bharata and his followers, described in detail—architecture, fragrance, furnishings, food, and orderly seating.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Generosity guided by propriety (maryādā): abundance is not mere luxury but a disciplined, respectful hosting of others.