Shloka 3
भरद्वाजाश्रमे भरतसैन्यस्य दिव्यात्मिथ्यम् / Divine Hospitality to Bharata’s Army at Bharadvaja’s Hermitage
अथोवाच भरद्वाजो भरतं प्रहसन्निव।जाने त्वां प्रीतिसंयुक्तं तुष्येस्त्वं येन केनचित्।।।।
athovāca bharadvājo bharataṃ prahasann iva |
jāne tvāṃ prītisaṃyuktaṃ tuṣyes tvaṃ yena kenacit ||
تب بھرَدواج نے بھرَت سے گویا مسکراتے ہوئے کہا: “میں جانتا ہوں کہ تو محبت سے لبریز ہے، اور جو کچھ بھی پیش کیا جائے اسی پر راضی رہتا ہے۔”
That soft, melodious, rhythmic and wellmodulated sound entered the heaven and earth as well as the ears of all living beings.
FAQs
Contentment and gracious acceptance: Bharata is portrayed as one who does not demand luxury, aligning with dharma through humility and restraint.
Bharadvāja addresses Bharata during the latter’s journey with an army, receiving him as a guest and assessing his disposition.
Bharata’s simplicity and contentment (saṃtoṣa), rooted in affection and respectful conduct.