Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 91, Shloka 57
भरद्वाजाश्रमे भरतसैन्यस्य दिव्यात्मिथ्यम् / Divine Hospitality to Bharata’s Army at Bharadvaja’s Hermitage
इक्षूंश्च मधुलाजांश्च भोजयन्ति स्म वाहनान्।इक्ष्वाकुवरयोधानां चोदयन्तो महाबला:।।।।
ikṣūṃś ca madhulājāṃś ca bhojayanti sma vāhanān |
ikṣvākuvarayodhānāṃ codayanto mahābalāḥ ||
大いなる力をもつ従者たちは、イクシュヴァーク王子の兵の乗り物となる獣たちに食を促し、甘蔗と、蜜を和えた甘い炒り穀を与えて養った。
The draughtaimals of the illustrious warriors of Ikshvaku kings were urged by the highly energetic attendants to eat more and more of parched grain mixed with sugarcane and honey.
FAQs
Dharma is shown as conscientious duty: sustaining strength—of people and animals—through proper nourishment and attentive service.
The hospitality extends to feeding the animals richly and encouraging them to eat well, supporting the army’s functioning.
Diligence and competence in service roles—small duties performed well uphold the larger moral order.