Shloka 2.91.16

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

Devanagari script

आह्वये देवगन्धर्वान्विश्वावसुहहाहुहून्।तथैवाप्सरसो देवीर्गन्धर्वीश्चापि सर्वशः।।।।

Transliteration

āhvaye deva-gandharvān viśvāvasu-hahā-huhūn | tathaivāpsaraso devīr gandharvīś cāpi sarvaśaḥ || 2.91.16 ||

Translation

I invoke the celestial Gandharvas—Viśvāvasu, Hahā, and Huhū—and likewise the Apsarases and the divine Gandharvīs from every quarter.

Context

I invoke the gandharvas, Visvavasu, Ha Ha and Hu Hu, and also goddesses like gandharvas (heavenly musicians) and apsaras (nymphs) from all regions.

Characters & Entities

• Gandharvas
• Viśvāvasu
• Hahā
• Huhū
• Apsarases
• Gandharvīs
• Bharadvaja

FAQs

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

Honoring guests includes creating a dignified, uplifting environment; dharma here is hospitality that elevates mind and spirit, not merely feeding the body.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja summons celestial musicians and nymphs to contribute to the welcome of Bharata and his company.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverent delight in service—Bharadvāja makes hospitality complete through beauty, music, and order.