Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 54, Shloka 18
भरद्वाजाश्रमप्राप्तिः
Arrival at Bharadvāja’s Hermitage and Counsel toward Citrakūṭa
नानाविधानन्नरसान् वन्यमूलफलाश्रयान्।तेभ्यो ददौ तप्ततपा वासं चैवाभ्यकल्पयत्।।।।
nānāvidhān annarasān vanyamūlaphalāśrayān |
tebhyo dadau taptatapā vāsaṁ caivābhyakalpayat ||
கடுந்தவம் செய்த முனிவர், காட்டு வேர்களும் கனிகளும் சார்ந்த பலவகை உணவும் பானமும் அவர்களுக்கு அளித்து, தங்குவதற்கும் இடம் ஏற்பாடு செய்தார்.
There the sage sat, surrounded by hermits, animals and birds after having welcomed Rama with due honour.
FAQs
Dharma as compassionate service: the sage’s austerity does not make him indifferent; it supports a life of giving, expressed through simple yet complete hospitality.
Bharadvaja feeds the exiled trio with forest-based fare and provides them lodging.
Bharadvaja’s generosity and care—practical kindness rooted in spiritual discipline.