Shloka 17
वसिष्ठ-आतिथ्यं
Vasiṣṭha’s Hospitality to Viśvāmitra and the Summoning of Śabalā/Kāmadhenu
फलमूलेन भगवन् विद्यते यत्तवाश्रमे।पाद्येनाचमनीयेन भगवद्दर्शनेन च।।1.52.16।।सर्वथा च महाप्राज्ञ पूजार्हेण सुपूजित:।गमिष्यामि नमस्तेऽस्तु मैत्रेणेक्षस्व चक्षुषा।।1.52.17।।
evaṃ bruvantaṃ rājānaṃ vasiṣṭhaḥ punar eva hi | nyamantrayat dharmātmā punaḥ punar udāradhīḥ ||
রাজা এভাবে বললে ধর্মাত্মা ও উদারবুদ্ধি বসিষ্ঠ তাঁকে বারবার পুনরায় আতিথ্য গ্রহণের জন্য অনুরোধ করলেন।
"O Worshipful one O Profoundly wise one you are worthy of homage. You have excellently honoured me in all possible ways with whatever fruits and roots available in your hermitage, with water for washing feet and for sipping. You have permitted me darshan with your revered self. I shall leave (now). My regards Look upon me with eyes of friendship".
FAQs
A host’s duty includes earnest invitation and care for a guest’s comfort; dharma is proactive service, not mere formality.
Even after Viśvāmitra indicates he will depart, Vasiṣṭha continues to request him to stay and accept reception.
Vasiṣṭha’s steadfast hospitality and generous concern.