Shloka 2.92.3

भरद्वाजाश्रमात् चित्रकूटमार्गनिर्देशः — Directions from Bharadvaja’s Hermitage to Chitrakuta

Devanagari script

कच्चिदत्र सुखा रात्रिस्तवास्मद्विषये गता। समग्रस्ते जनः कच्चिदातिथ्ये शंस मेऽनघ।।2.92.3।।

Transliteration

kaccid atra sukhā rātris tavāsmadviṣaye gatā |

samagras te janaḥ kaccid ātithye śaṃsa me 'nagha || 2.92.3 ||

Translation

O blameless one, did you pass the night here in our āśrama in comfort? Tell me also whether all your people were properly cared for with due hospitality.

Context

O sinless one! hope, you spent the night at our hermitage well? Tell me whether all your people enjoyed the hospitality?

Characters & Entities

• Bharadvāja
• Bharata

FAQs

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

Atithi-dharma (duty of hospitality): caring for guests and their companions is a sacred obligation, especially in a hermitage setting.

What is the narrative situation?

After hosting Bharata and his retinue, Bharadvāja inquires whether they rested well and were suitably received.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Compassionate responsibility: Bharadvāja exemplifies the sage’s duty to protect and honor guests without negligence.