Valmiki Ramayana 2.91.45 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 91, Shloka 45
भरद्वाजाश्रमे भरतसैन्यस्य दिव्यात्मिथ्यम् / Divine Hospitality to Bharata’s Army at Bharadvaja’s Hermitage
याभिर्गृहीतः पुरुषस्सोन्माद इव लक्ष्यते।आगुर्विंशतिसाहस्रा नन्दनादप्सरोगणाः।।।।
yābhir gṛhītaḥ puruṣaḥ sonmāda iva lakṣyate |
āgur viṃśatisāhasrā nandanād apsarogaṇāḥ ||
நந்தனவனத்திலிருந்து இருபதாயிரம் அப்சரைக் குழுக்கள் வந்தன—அவர்களின் அணைப்பில் அகப்பட்ட ஆண், பேராசை எழுந்து மயங்கியவனெனத் தோன்றுவான்.
There along with Narada, Tumburu and Gopa, distinguished kings of the gandharvas, looking bright like the Sun, began to sing in the presence of Bharata.
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The verse highlights the power of sensual temptation; dharma requires restraint (dama) and clarity of purpose even amid alluring pleasures.
As part of Bharadvāja’s extraordinary hospitality, celestial entertainers arrive to honor Bharata and his party.
Implicitly, Bharata’s self-control is tested—his virtue is steadiness and discipline despite enticing diversions.
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