Shloka 2.91.64

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

Devanagari script

ततो भुक्तवतां तेषां तदन्नममृतोपमम्।दिव्यानुद्वीक्ष्य भक्ष्यां स्तानभवद्भक्षणे मतिः।।।।

Transliteration

tato bhuktavatāṃ teṣāṃ tad annam amṛtopamam |

divyān udvīkṣya bhakṣyāṃs tān abhavad bhakṣaṇe matiḥ ||

Translation

Then, though they had already eaten, on seeing those heavenly dishes—food like nectar—the desire to partake again arose in them.

Context

Glancing at the ambrosial food, a desire arose in the minds of those soldiers to eat once again although they had already partaken it.

Characters & Entities

• soldiers (implicit)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed through generous hospitality and proper provisioning—ensuring guests and dependents are fully satisfied, a hallmark of righteous leadership.

What is the narrative situation?

The camp’s food arrangements are described as so excellent that even those already fed feel drawn to eat again.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Generosity and care in administration—creating conditions where people are nourished and comforted.