Shloka 2.91.10

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

Devanagari script

आनीयतामितस्सेनेत्याज्ञप्तः परमर्षिणा।ततस्तु चक्रे भरतस्सेनायास्समुपागमम्।।।।

Transliteration

ānīyatām itaḥ sene ity ājñaptaḥ paramarṣiṇā | tatas tu cakre bharataḥ senāyāḥ samupāgamam || 2.91.10 ||

Translation

Commanded by the great sage—“Let the army be brought here”—Bharata then arranged for the army to come in.

Context

Thus commanded the great ascetic, 'Let the army be brought here'. Accordingly, Bharata ordered the army to come.

Characters & Entities

• Bharadvaja
• Bharata
• Army (Bharata’s forces)

FAQs

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

Respect for righteous authority: Bharata promptly complies with the sage’s instruction, showing discipline aligned with dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja instructs that Bharata’s army be brought near for hosting; Bharata ensures the troops approach.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s humility and administrative competence—he acts efficiently without ego before a sage.