Shloka 2.91.42

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

Devanagari script

तासामुभयतः कूलं पाण्डुमृत्तिकलेपनाः।रम्याश्चावसधा दिव्या ब्रह्मणस्तु प्रसादजा:।।।।

Transliteration

tāsām ubhayataḥ kūlaṃ pāṇḍu-mṛttikā-lepanāḥ | ramyāś cāvasadhā divyā brahmaṇas tu prasādajāḥ ||

Translation

Along both banks of those rivers, charming celestial dwellings—plastered with pale white clay—appeared, born of Brahmā’s grace.

Context

On both the banks of those rivers, charming, celestial houses plastered with white clay appeared by the grace of Brahma.

Characters & Entities

• Brahmā
• rivers
• celestial dwellings (divyā āvasadhāḥ)

FAQs

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

The verse reinforces that dharmic action attracts support: when hospitality and righteousness are upheld, divine grace manifests as protection and comfort for others.

What is the narrative situation?

As part of the miraculous reception, splendid dwellings arise along the banks of the newly appeared rivers.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The sanctity of the sage’s environment—purity and merit that can become a shelter for guests.