Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 91, Shloka 13
भरद्वाजाश्रमे भरतसैन्यस्य दिव्यात्मिथ्यम् / Divine Hospitality to Bharata’s Army at Bharadvaja’s Hermitage
आह्वये लोकपालांस्त्रीन् देवान् शक्रमुखांस्तथा।आतिथ्यं कर्तुमिच्छामि तत्र मे संविधीयताम्।।।।
āhvaye lokapālāṃs trīn devān śakra-mukhāṃs tathā | ātithyaṃ kartum icchāmi tatra me saṃvidhīyatām || 2.91.13 ||
Aku memanggil tiga Lokapāla, para dewa penjaga dunia, serta para dewa yang dipimpin Śakra (Indra). Aku hendak memberi jamuan kehormatan; maka hendaklah diatur bagiku sebagaimana mestinya.
I invoke the three deities, guardians of the four quarters headed by Indra to extend hospitality (to Bharata). Let them make adequate arrangements in this regard.
FAQs
Dharma is supported by cosmic order: the sage aligns his hospitality with the guardians of directions, implying that righteous action harmonizes with the universe.
Continuing the preparations, Bharadvāja calls upon the Lokapālas to assist in hosting Bharata.
Responsibility and thoroughness—Bharadvāja leaves nothing incomplete in honoring the guest.