Shloka 2.54.19
भरद्वाजाश्रमप्राप्तिः — Arrival at Bharadvāja’s Hermitage and Counsel toward Citrakūṭa
मृगपक्षिभिरासीनो मुनिभिश्च समन्ततः।राममागतमभ्यर्च्य स्वागतेनाहतं मुनिः।।।।
nānāvidhān annarasān vanyamūlaphalāśrayān |
tebhyo dadau taptatapā vāsaṁ caivābhyakalpayat ||
The sage of intense austerities gave them various foods and drinks prepared from forest roots and fruits, and he also arranged a place for them to rest.
There the sage sat, surrounded by hermits, animals and birds after having welcomed Rama with due honour.
Dharma as compassionate service: the sage’s austerity does not make him indifferent; it supports a life of giving, expressed through simple yet complete hospitality.
Bharadvaja feeds the exiled trio with forest-based fare and provides them lodging.
Bharadvaja’s generosity and care—practical kindness rooted in spiritual discipline.