Shloka 2.91.12

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

Devanagari script

आह्वये विश्वकर्माणमहं त्वष्टारमेव च।आतिथ्यं कर्तुमिच्छामि तत्र मे संविधीयताम्।।।।

Transliteration

āhvaye viśvakarmāṇam ahaṃ tvaṣṭāram eva ca | ātithyaṃ kartum icchāmi tatra me saṃvidhīyatām || 2.91.12 ||

Translation

“I invoke Viśvakarman, and also Tvaṣṭṛ. I wish to offer hospitality—let all that is needed for it be duly arranged for me.”

Context

I intend to provide hospitality for which I am invoking Visvakarma and Tvastara who builds houses. Let adequate arrangements be made.

Characters & Entities

• Bharadvaja
• Viśvakarman
• Tvaṣṭṛ

FAQs

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

Hospitality is treated as a dharmic obligation worthy of the best resources—Bharadvāja seeks flawless provision, not minimal courtesy.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja formally invokes cosmic artisans (Viśvakarman and Tvaṣṭṛ) to create the means for hosting Bharata and his retinue.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Earnest service (sevā-bhāva): the sage’s intention is to honor the guest fully and properly.