Shloka 2.91.11

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

Devanagari script

अग्निशालां प्रविश्याथ पीत्वाऽपः परिमृज्य च।आतिथ्यस्य क्रियाहेतोर्विश्वकर्माणमाह्वयत्।।।।

Transliteration

agniśālāṃ praviśyātha pītvāpaḥ parimṛjya ca | ātithyasya kriyā-hetor viśvakarmāṇam āhvayat || 2.91.11 ||

Translation

Then, entering the fire-sanctuary, he sipped water and purified himself; and, to arrange the rites of hospitality, he invoked Viśvakarman.

Context

Then Bharadwaja entered the fire sanctuary, sipped water and washed his hands with water and invoked Visvakarma to provide hospitality.

Characters & Entities

• Agniśālā (fire-sanctuary)
• Viśvakarman
• Bharadvaja

FAQs

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

Dharma is practiced through disciplined preparation: hospitality is not casual but sanctified, preceded by purity and proper ritual conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja prepares to host Bharata by entering the fire-sanctuary and invoking divine assistance for arrangements.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence and meticulousness—Bharadvāja treats service to guests as a sacred rite.