Valmiki Ramayana 2.91.3 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 91, Shloka 3
भरद्वाजाश्रमे भरतसैन्यस्य दिव्यात्मिथ्यम् / Divine Hospitality to Bharata’s Army at Bharadvaja’s Hermitage
अथोवाच भरद्वाजो भरतं प्रहसन्निव।जाने त्वां प्रीतिसंयुक्तं तुष्येस्त्वं येन केनचित्।।।।
athovāca bharadvājo bharataṃ prahasann iva |
jāne tvāṃ prītisaṃyuktaṃ tuṣyes tvaṃ yena kenacit ||
Então Bharadvāja disse a Bharata, como que sorrindo com brandura: «Sei que estás cheio de afeição e que te satisfazes com tudo o que te é oferecido».
That soft, melodious, rhythmic and wellmodulated sound entered the heaven and earth as well as the ears of all living beings.
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Contentment and gracious acceptance: Bharata is portrayed as one who does not demand luxury, aligning with dharma through humility and restraint.
Bharadvāja addresses Bharata during the latter’s journey with an army, receiving him as a guest and assessing his disposition.
Bharata’s simplicity and contentment (saṃtoṣa), rooted in affection and respectful conduct.
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