Shloka 2.90.22

भरद्वाजाश्रमगमनम् (Bharata at Bharadvāja’s Hermitage)

Devanagari script

जाने च रामं धर्मज्ञं ससीतं सहलक्ष्मणम्।असौ वसति ते भ्राता चित्रकूटे महागिरौ।।2.90.22।।

Transliteration

vasiṣṭham atha dṛṣṭvaiva bharadvājo mahātapāḥ |

sañcacāla āsanāt tūrṇaṃ śiṣyān arghyam iti bruvan ||2.90.4||

Translation

Seeing Vasiṣṭha, the great ascetic Bharadvāja at once rose from his seat and, addressing his disciples, said, “Bring the arghya offering.”

Context

I know your brother who is conversant with righteousness is living on Chitrakuta mountain with Sita and Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Bharadvāja
• disciples (śiṣyāḥ)
• arghya (welcome offering)

FAQs

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

Atithi-satkāra (honoring guests): the sage promptly performs the duty of hospitality by arranging arghya for a revered visitor.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja notices Vasiṣṭha’s arrival and immediately initiates the customary reception rites through his disciples.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence and promptness—Bharadvāja shows respect through immediate, correct ritual welcome.