Shloka 2.91.17

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

Devanagari script

घृताचीमथ विश्वाचीं मिश्रकेशीमलंबुसाम्।नागदन्तां च हेमां च हिमामद्रिकृतस्थलाम्।।।।

Transliteration

ghṛtācīm atha viśvācīṃ miśrakeśīm alambusām | nāgadantāṃ ca hemāṃ ca himām adri-kṛta-sthalām || 2.91.17 ||

Translation

And I summon Ghṛtācī, Viśvācī, Miśrakeśī, Alambusā, and also Nāgadantā, Hemā, and Himā—whose dwelling is among the mountains.

Context

I summon also Grutachi, Visvachi, Misrakesi, Alambusa, Nagadantha, Hema and Hima whose abode is on the mountain.

Characters & Entities

• Ghṛtācī
• Viśvācī
• Miśrakeśī
• Alambusā
• Nāgadantā
• Hemā
• Himā
• Mountains (adri)
• Bharadvaja

FAQs

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

Dharma of honor: the host seeks to offer what is fitting to the guest’s stature, assembling the finest attendants for a respectful welcome.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja continues listing specific celestial nymphs to appear and participate in the reception of Bharata’s party.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Excellence in hospitality—Bharadvāja’s commitment to serve is expressed through completeness and splendor.