Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 21
Kṛṣṇa Kills Dantavakra; Balarāma’s Pilgrimage and the Slaying of Romaharṣaṇa
तमागतमभिप्रेत्य मुनयो दीर्घसत्रिण: । अभिनन्द्य यथान्यायं प्रणम्योत्थाय चार्चयन् ॥ २१ ॥
tam āgatam abhipretya munayo dīrgha-satriṇaḥ abhinandya yathā-nyāyaṁ praṇamyotthāya cārcayan
Recognizing the Lord upon His arrival, the sages, who had been engaged in their sacrificial rituals for a long time, greeted Him properly by standing up, bowing down and worshiping Him.
FAQs
This verse highlights yathā-nyāyam—receiving with proper etiquette: offering obeisances, rising respectfully, welcoming words, and worshipful service.
They recognized he had come for the very purpose they desired, so they honored him in a dharmic way—bowing, standing up, and offering worship befitting his position.
Receive saints, teachers, and guests with humility—offer respectful greetings, attentive listening, and sincere service, keeping the mood of honor rather than entitlement.