Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 35
Kṛṣṇa Visits Indraprastha; Kuntī’s Remembrance; Kālindī and Further Marriages
स कोशलपति: प्रीत: प्रत्युत्थानासनादिभि: । अर्हणेनापि गुरुणा पूजयन् प्रतिनन्दित: ॥ ३५ ॥
sa kośala-patiḥ prītaḥ pratyutthānāsanādibhiḥ arhaṇenāpi guruṇā pūjayan pratinanditaḥ
কোশলরাজ শ্রীকৃষ্ণকে দেখে পরম প্রীত হলেন। তিনি সিংহাসন থেকে উঠে, সম্মানাসন দিয়ে ও মহামূল্য উপহারসহ যথোচিত পূজায় তাঁকে আরাধনা করলেন; আর ভগবান কৃষ্ণও শ্রদ্ধাভরে রাজাকে সম্ভাষণ করলেন।
FAQs
This verse highlights dharmic hospitality—rising to greet, offering a seat, and giving respectful worship—showing that true honor is expressed through humble service.
Because the Supreme Lord is worthy of worship from all, regardless of worldly seniority; the king’s humility shows devotion and proper recognition of the Lord’s supreme position.
Practice reverence through simple acts—greet respectfully, offer a place and attention, and serve with humility—especially toward saints, elders, and devotees, seeing service as an expression of bhakti.