Shloka 2.91.14

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

Devanagari script

प्राक्स्रोतसश्च या नद्यः प्रत्यक्स्रोतस एव च।पृथिव्यामन्तरिक्षे च समायान्त्वद्य सर्वशः।।।।

Transliteration

prāk-srotasaś ca yā nadyaḥ pratyak-srotasa eva ca | pṛthivyām antarikṣe ca samāyāntv adya sarvaśaḥ || 2.91.14 ||

Translation

“Let the rivers—those flowing eastward and those flowing westward—whether on earth or in the sky, come here today from every direction.”

Context

Let the rivers flowing towards the east, and the west, flowing on the earth and in the sky, flowing everywhere reach here and now.

Characters & Entities

• Rivers (nadyaḥ)
• Earth (pṛthivī)
• Sky/atmosphere (antarikṣa)
• Bharadvaja

FAQs

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

Dharma-driven generosity: nature’s abundance is summoned not for indulgence alone but to honor guests and uphold sacred hospitality.

What is the narrative situation?

As part of miraculous preparations, Bharadvāja calls rivers from all directions to supply what is needed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Magnanimity—Bharadvāja seeks plentiful provisions to serve many (Bharata and the army).