Shloka 2.91.32

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

Devanagari script

चतुश्शालानि शुभ्राणि शालाश्च गजवाजिनाम्।हर्म्यप्रासादसम्बाधास्तोरणानि शुभानि च।।।।

Transliteration

catuśśālāni śubhrāṇi śālāś ca gajavājinām |

harmyaprāsādasambādhās toraṇāni śubhāni ca ||

Translation

Bright quadrangles appeared, along with stables for elephants and horses, and auspicious gateways closely set among mansions and palaces.

Context

Bright quadrangles, stables for elephants and horses, auspicious arch ways for palaces and mansions sprang up.

Characters & Entities

• Elephants
• Horses

FAQs

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

Dharma includes responsible stewardship: even animals in service (horses, elephants) are provided proper shelter and order.

What is the narrative situation?

The verse lists the infrastructural marvels that arise to accommodate a royal army and its needs.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Organized care and foresight (vyavasthā), implied in preparing appropriate spaces for all.