Shloka 2.90.24

भरद्वाजाश्रमगमनम् (Bharata at Bharadvāja’s Hermitage)

Devanagari script

ततस्तथेत्येवमुदारदर्शनः प्रतीतरूपो भरतोऽब्रवीद्वचः।चकार बुद्धिं च तदा तदाश्रमे निशानिवासाय नराधिपाऽत्मजः।।2.90.24।।

Transliteration

tābhyām arghyaṃ ca pādyaṃ ca datvā paścāt phalāni ca |

ānupūrvyāc ca dharmajñaḥ papraccha kuśalaṃ kule ||2.90.6||

Translation

Having duly offered them arghya and water for washing the feet, and then fruits as well, Bharadvāja, knower of dharma, asked in proper order about the welfare of the royal family.

Context

A man of liberal disposition, Bharata expressed his intention, saying, 'Be it so'. Then the prince made up him mind to spend the might in that hermitage.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē ayōdhyākāṇḍē navatitamassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the ninetieth sarga in Ayodhyakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Bharadvāja
• Vasiṣṭha
• Bharata
• arghya
• pādya
• fruits (phalāni)
• royal family (kula)

FAQs

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

Hospitality performed with order and care: dharma is expressed through correct sequence of reception and considerate inquiry into a guest’s well-being.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja completes the guest-welcome rites and then begins conversation by asking about the welfare of Bharata’s family.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharadvāja’s courteous adherence to tradition and compassionate concern for others’ welfare.