Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 91, Shloka 64
भरद्वाजाश्रमे भरतसैन्यस्य दिव्यात्मिथ्यम् / Divine Hospitality to Bharata’s Army at Bharadvaja’s Hermitage
ततो भुक्तवतां तेषां तदन्नममृतोपमम्।दिव्यानुद्वीक्ष्य भक्ष्यां स्तानभवद्भक्षणे मतिः।।।।
tato bhuktavatāṃ teṣāṃ tad annam amṛtopamam |
divyān udvīkṣya bhakṣyāṃs tān abhavad bhakṣaṇe matiḥ ||
Pagkaraan, bagaman sila’y nakakain na, nang makita nila ang mga pagkaing makalangit—pagkaing tila amrita—muling sumibol sa kanila ang pagnanais na kumain.
Glancing at the ambrosial food, a desire arose in the minds of those soldiers to eat once again although they had already partaken it.
FAQs
Dharma here is expressed through generous hospitality and proper provisioning—ensuring guests and dependents are fully satisfied, a hallmark of righteous leadership.
The camp’s food arrangements are described as so excellent that even those already fed feel drawn to eat again.
Generosity and care in administration—creating conditions where people are nourished and comforted.