Shloka 2.91.24

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

Devanagari script

मलयं दर्दुरं चैव ततस्स्वेदनुदोऽनिलः।उपस्पृश्य ववौ युक्त्या सुप्रियात्मा सुखश्शिवः।।।।

Transliteration

malayaṃ darduraṃ caiva tatas svedanudo ’nilaḥ | upaspṛśya vavau yuktyā supriyātmā sukhaś śivaḥ ||

Translation

Then a wind that cools away sweat, having touched Malaya and Dardura, began to blow in fitting measure—most pleasing, soothing, and auspicious.

Context

Meanwhile, soft auspicious and pleasant breeze passing over Malaya and Dardura mountains, comforting and cooling the sweat, began to blow.

Characters & Entities

• Malaya (mountain)
• Dardura (mountain)
• wind (anila)

FAQs

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

Harmony follows righteous action: when hospitality and sacred duty are performed rightly, nature itself is portrayed as becoming supportive and auspicious.

What is the narrative situation?

As the divine welcome manifests, pleasant environmental signs appear—cool, fragrant breezes indicating divine assent.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The efficacy of disciplined righteousness (tapas + proper conduct), shown through auspicious omens accompanying the rite.