Shloka 2.91.31

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

Devanagari script

उत्तरेभ्यः कुरुभ्यश्च वनं दिव्योपभोगवत्।आजगाम नदी दिव्या तीरजैर्भहुभिर्वृता।।।।

Transliteration

uttarebhyaḥ kurubhyaś ca vanaṃ divyopabhogavat |

ājagāma nadī divyā tīrajair bahubhir vṛtā ||

Translation

From the forests of the Northern Kurus—abounding in heavenly enjoyments—a divine river came into being, surrounded by countless trees growing along its banks.

Context

From the forests of the northern Kuru kingdom, with all delights of heaven, a divine river with innumerable trees that grow on river banks came into existence.

Characters & Entities

• Uttara Kuru (Northern Kurus)

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as life-supporting order: water, shade, and abundance arise to sustain a community—hospitality extended to all beings.

What is the narrative situation?

A miraculous river manifestation is described among the divine arrangements prepared for Bharata’s camp.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Provident care (anugraha) toward others, implied through creating resources for rest and sustenance.