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
Der König von Kośala war voller Freude, als er Śrī Kṛṣṇa erblickte. Er erhob sich vom Thron, bot Ihm einen Ehrensitz an und verehrte Ihn mit kostbaren Gaben; und auch der Herr Kṛṣṇa grüßte den König ehrerbietig.
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.