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Shloka 2.91.70

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

बभूवुर्वनपार्श्वेषु कूपाः पायसकर्दमाः।ताश्चकामदुघा गावो द्रुमाश्चासन्मधुश्च्युतः।।।।

vāpyo maireyapūrṇāś ca mṛṣṭamāṃsacayair vṛtāḥ |

prataptapiṭharaiś cāpi mārga-mayūra-kaukkuṭaiḥ ||

Ponds were found filled with maireya liquor, ringed about with heaps of choice meats; and there were heated pots as well, prepared with venison, peacock, and fowl.

Along the edge of the forest, wells were filled with thick payasam. There were wishfulfilling cows and honeydripping trees.

P
ponds (vāpyāḥ)
M
maireya liquor
P
pots/cauldrons (piṭhara)
V
venison (mārga)
P
peacock (mayūra)
F
fowl (kaukkuṭa)

The verse continues the theme of provisioning: dharma in governance includes ensuring supplies and orderly distribution for large gatherings, preventing hardship and unrest.

A further description of the encampment’s abundant stores—drink and prepared meats arranged in quantity.

Administrative competence and generosity—resources are prepared in advance and made available at scale.