Shloka 2.91.15

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

Devanagari script

अन्या स्रवन्तु मैरेयं सुरामन्यास्सुविष्ठिताम्।अपरा श्चोदकं शीतमिक्षुकाण्डरसोपमम्।।।।

Transliteration

anyā sravantu maireyaṃ surām anyāḥ suviṣṭhitām | aparāś codakaṃ śītam ikṣukāṇḍa-rasopamam || 2.91.15 ||

Translation

“Let some streams flow with maireya liquor; let others flow with well-prepared surā; and let still others flow with cool water, sweet as sugarcane-juice.”

Context

Let some rivers flow with liquor made of datepalms, some with wellprepared wine and some with cool water which tastes like sugarcane juice.

Characters & Entities

• Maireya
• Surā
• Sugarcane juice (ikṣukāṇḍa-rasa)
• Bharadvaja

FAQs

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

The dharma of hosting includes anticipating diverse needs of guests; the verse depicts abundance and variety offered in the spirit of honor and welcome.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja specifies different kinds of flowing refreshments as part of the miraculous hospitality for Bharata’s large retinue.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Thoughtful generosity—providing not merely enough, but a rich and varied welcome.