भरद्वाजाश्रमे भरतसैन्यस्य दिव्यात्मिथ्यम् / Divine Hospitality to Bharata’s Army at Bharadvaja’s Hermitage
घृताचीमथ विश्वाचीं मिश्रकेशीमलंबुसाम्।नागदन्तां च हेमां च हिमामद्रिकृतस्थलाम्।।।।
ghṛtācīm atha viśvācīṃ miśrakeśīm alambusām | nāgadantāṃ ca hemāṃ ca himām adri-kṛta-sthalām || 2.91.17 ||
நான் க்ருதாசீ, விஶ்வாசீ, மிஷ்ரகேசீ, அலம்புசா; மேலும் நாகதந்தா, ஹேமா, மலைவாசினி ஹிமா ஆகிய அனைவரையும் ஆஹ்வானம் செய்கிறேன்।
I summon also Grutachi, Visvachi, Misrakesi, Alambusa, Nagadantha, Hema and Hima whose abode is on the mountain.
Dharma of honor: the host seeks to offer what is fitting to the guest’s stature, assembling the finest attendants for a respectful welcome.
Bharadvāja continues listing specific celestial nymphs to appear and participate in the reception of Bharata’s party.
Excellence in hospitality—Bharadvāja’s commitment to serve is expressed through completeness and splendor.
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