Shloka 2.91.65

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

Devanagari script

प्रेष्याश्चेट्यश्च वध्वश्च बलस्थाश्च सहस्रशः।बभूवुस्ते भृशं दृप्तास्सर्वे चाहतवाससः।।।।

Transliteration

preṣyāś ceṭyaś ca vadhvaś ca balasthāś ca sahasraśaḥ |

babhūvus te bhṛśaṃ dṛptāḥ sarve cāhatavāsasaḥ ||

Translation

Messengers, maidservants, women attendants, and camp-followers—numbering in the thousands—were all clad in fresh garments and felt greatly elated.

Context

Messengers, maidservants, female attendants, and soldiers -- all of them in their thousands dressed in fresh garments felt exceedingly proud of themselves.

Characters & Entities

• preṣyāḥ (messengers)
• ceṭyaḥ (maidservants)
• vadhvaḥ (women attendants)
• balasthāḥ (army attendants)

FAQs

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

Dharma is reflected in dignified treatment of all ranks—ensuring even attendants and staff are well-clothed and cared for.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrative lists various groups in the encampment and notes their prosperity and celebratory mood.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsible stewardship—material welfare provided across the entire social and military structure.