Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 91, Shloka 67
भरद्वाजाश्रमे भरतसैन्यस्य दिव्यात्मिथ्यम् / Divine Hospitality to Bharata’s Army at Bharadvaja’s Hermitage
नाऽशुक्लवासा स्तत्राऽसीत्क्षुधितो मलिनोऽपि वा।रजसा ध्वस्तकेशो वा नरः कश्चिददृश्यत।।।।
nā'śuklavāsā statrā'sīt kṣudhito malino'pi vā |
rajasā dhvastakeśo vā naraḥ kaścid adṛśyata ||
Sa pulutong na yaon, walang lalaking nakita na may maruming kasuotan, ni gutóm, ni marumi ang katawan, ni ang buhok ay winasak ng alikabok.
In that army there was none who could be seen without wearing garments of sparkling white, who was hungry or dirty or with decayed hair.
FAQs
Dharma is shown as public welfare and dignity: cleanliness, adequate clothing, and freedom from hunger are marks of righteous order.
The narrator emphasizes the camp’s exceptional provisioning and cleanliness—no visible signs of deprivation.
Care and organization—ensuring people’s basic needs are met so that hardship does not degrade them.