Valmiki Ramayana 2.91.2 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 91, Shloka 2
भरद्वाजाश्रमे भरतसैन्यस्य दिव्यात्मिथ्यम् / Divine Hospitality to Bharata’s Army at Bharadvaja’s Hermitage
अब्रवीद्भरतस्त्वेनं नन्विदं भवता कृतम्।पाद्यमर्घ्यं तथाऽतिथ्यं वने यदुपपद्यते।।।।
abravīd bharatas tv enaṃ nanv idaṃ bhavatā kṛtam | pādyam arghyaṃ tathā ’tithyaṃ vane yad upapadyate ||
Bharata said to him (Bharadvāja): “Indeed, you have already shown hospitality—offering foot-water, the arghya offering, and whatever welcome is possible here in the forest.”
I invoke all the women who attend on Indra and Bramha along with tumbur with all their (musical) instruments.
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Atithi-dharma (duty to honor guests): Bharata acknowledges that even in austere forest conditions, a host should offer respectful reception—foot-water, arghya, and fitting care.
Bharata has arrived with a large retinue at sage Bharadvāja’s hermitage; he recognizes the sage’s proper welcome and hospitality despite the wilderness setting.
Bharata’s humility and gratitude—he openly credits the sage’s effort and observes the propriety of hospitality.
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