Shloka 2.91.49

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

Devanagari script

बिल्वा मार्दङ्गिका आसन् शम्याग्राहा विभीतकाः।अश्वत्था नर्तकाश्चासन्भरद्वाजस्य शासनात्।।।।

Transliteration

yāni mālyāni deveṣu yāni caitrarathe vane |

prayāge tāny adṛśyanta bharadvājasya śāsanāt ||

Translation

The very garlands found among the devas and in the Caitraratha grove appeared here at Prayāga, by Bharadvāja’s command.

Context

At the command of Bharadwaja, bilva trees acted as drummers, vibhitaka trees as cymbalists and the pipal trees as dancers.

Characters & Entities

• Prayāga
• Bharadvāja
• Caitraratha (grove)
• devas (gods)
• garlands (mālya)

FAQs

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

Merit expresses itself as abundance used rightly: the sage’s spiritual power manifests in offerings meant to honor guests, aligning prosperity with dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja’s hospitality becomes wondrous—divine-quality garlands appear at the hermitage site.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharadvāja’s tapas (austerity) and generosity: spiritual attainment is shown serving others rather than personal display.