Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 91, Shloka 16
भरद्वाजाश्रमे भरतसैन्यस्य दिव्यात्मिथ्यम् / Divine Hospitality to Bharata’s Army at Bharadvaja’s Hermitage
आह्वये देवगन्धर्वान्विश्वावसुहहाहुहून्।तथैवाप्सरसो देवीर्गन्धर्वीश्चापि सर्वशः।।।।
āhvaye deva-gandharvān viśvāvasu-hahā-huhūn | tathaivāpsaraso devīr gandharvīś cāpi sarvaśaḥ || 2.91.16 ||
Aku memanggil para Gandharwa surgawi—Viśvāvasu, Hahā, dan Huhū—demikian pula para Apsarā serta Gandharwī ilahi dari segala penjuru.
I invoke the gandharvas, Visvavasu, Ha Ha and Hu Hu, and also goddesses like gandharvas (heavenly musicians) and apsaras (nymphs) from all regions.
FAQs
Honoring guests includes creating a dignified, uplifting environment; dharma here is hospitality that elevates mind and spirit, not merely feeding the body.
Bharadvāja summons celestial musicians and nymphs to contribute to the welcome of Bharata and his company.
Reverent delight in service—Bharadvāja makes hospitality complete through beauty, music, and order.