Shloka 2.91.27

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

Devanagari script

स शब्दो द्यां च भूमिं च प्राणिनां श्रवणानि च।विवेशोच्चरितश्श्लक्ष्णस्समो लयसमन्वितः।।।।

Transliteration

athovāca bharadvājo bharataṃ prahasann iva |

jāne tvāṃ prītisaṃyuktaṃ tuṣyes tvaṃ yena kenacit ||

Translation

Then Bharadvāja said to Bharata with a gentle, smiling air: “I know you are filled with affection, and that you are satisfied with whatever is offered.”

Context

That soft, melodious, rhythmic and wellmodulated sound entered the heaven and earth as well as the ears of all living beings.

Characters & Entities

• Bharadvāja
• Bharata

FAQs

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

Contentment and gracious acceptance: Bharata is portrayed as one who does not demand luxury, aligning with dharma through humility and restraint.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja addresses Bharata during the latter’s journey with an army, receiving him as a guest and assessing his disposition.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s simplicity and contentment (saṃtoṣa), rooted in affection and respectful conduct.