Shloka 2.91.1

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

Devanagari script

कृतबुद्धिं निवासाय तत्रैव स मुनिस्तदा।भरतं कैकयीपुत्रमातिथ्येनन्यमन्त्रयत्।।।।

Transliteration

kṛta-buddhiṃ nivāsāya tatraiva sa munis tadā | bharataṃ kaikayī-putram ātithyenānyamantrayat || 2.91.1 ||

Translation

When Bharata, Kaikeyī’s son, resolved to stay there itself for the night, the sage then invited him with due hospitality.

Context

With the decision of Bharata, son of Kaikeyi, to stay there for the night, sage Bharadwaja extended to him all hospitality.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Kaikeyi
• Bharadvaja

FAQs

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

Atithi-dharma: a righteous host recognizes a guest’s need (rest) and offers fitting hospitality without delay or reluctance.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata decides to spend the night at Bharadvāja’s hermitage; the sage formally offers hospitality.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharadvāja’s generosity and readiness to serve—hospitality as a sacred duty.