Shloka 2.91.19

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

Devanagari script

वनं कुरुषु यद्दिव्यं वासोभूषणपत्रवत्।दिव्यनारीफलं शश्वत्तत्कौबेरमिहैतु च।।।।

Transliteration

śakraṃ yāś copatiṣṭhanti brahmāṇaṃ yāś ca yoṣitaḥ | sarvās tumburuṇā sārdham āhvaye saparicchadāḥ ||

Translation

I summon all those celestial women who attend upon Śakra (Indra), and those who attend upon Brahmā—together with Tumburu—bringing their full musical retinue.

Context

Let Kubera's divine forest situated in the land of Kurus, where leaves serve as raiment and ornaments and celestial women as its fruits come here.

Characters & Entities

• Indra (Śakra)
• Brahmā
• celestial women (yoṣitaḥ)
• Tumburu

FAQs

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

Hospitality elevated to sacred duty: the host (a sage) treats the guest’s comfort as a righteous obligation, even invoking divine resources to honor them.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja, preparing a grand reception for Bharata’s party, calls celestial musicians and attendants to create a fitting welcome.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharadvāja’s generosity and ritual mastery—his compassion expresses itself through disciplined spiritual power.