Shloka 2.91.37

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

Devanagari script

अनुजग्मुश्च तं सर्वे मन्त्रिणस्सपुरोहिताः।बभूवुश्च मुदा युक्ता दृष्ट्वा तं वेश्मसंविधिम्।।।।

Transliteration

anujagmuś ca taṃ sarve mantriṇaḥ sa-purohitāḥ | babhūvuś ca mudā yuktā dṛṣṭvā taṃ veśma-saṃvidhim ||

Translation

All the ministers, along with the priests, followed him; and seeing the splendid arrangements of that residence, they became filled with joy.

Context

All the ministers, priests followed him and were glad to see the arrangement in that mansion.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• ministers (mantriṇaḥ)
• priests (purohitāḥ)
• residence/palace (veśma)

FAQs

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

Dharma is reflected in orderly accompaniment and collective conduct: ministers and priests act in harmony, maintaining institutional propriety around the prince.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata proceeds into the prepared residence, and his accompanying ministers and priests follow, reacting with delight at the extraordinary hospitality provided.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Communal discipline and reverent participation—leadership is supported by counsel (ministers) and sacred authority (priests).