Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 91, Shloka 48
भरद्वाजाश्रमे भरतसैन्यस्य दिव्यात्मिथ्यम् / Divine Hospitality to Bharata’s Army at Bharadvaja’s Hermitage
यानि माल्यानि देवेषु यानि चैत्ररथे वने।प्रयागे तान्यदृश्यन्त भरद्वाजस्य शासनात्।।।।
yāni mālyāni deveṣu yāni caitrarathe vane |
prayāge tāny adṛśyanta bharadvājasya śāsanāt ||
Ang mga kuwintas ng bulaklak na nasa mga deva at yaong nasa gubat ng Caitraratha ay nagpakita rito sa Prayāga, sa utos ni Bharadvāja.
At the command of Bharadwaja, bilva trees acted as drummers, vibhitaka trees as cymbalists and the pipal trees as dancers.
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Merit expresses itself as abundance used rightly: the sage’s spiritual power manifests in offerings meant to honor guests, aligning prosperity with dharma.
Bharadvāja’s hospitality becomes wondrous—divine-quality garlands appear at the hermitage site.
Bharadvāja’s tapas (austerity) and generosity: spiritual attainment is shown serving others rather than personal display.