Shloka 6
Subhadrā-vilāpaḥ — Subhadrā’s Lament for Abhimanyu
Droṇa-parva 55
तौ कदाचिद् गृहं तस्य प्रविष्टौ तद्दिदृक्षया । विधिवच्चार्चितौ तेन प्रीतौ तत्रोषतु: सुखम्,एक दिन वे दोनों महर्षि सूंजयसे मिलनेके लिये उसके घर पधारे। उसने विधिपूर्वक उनकी पूजा की और वे दोनों वहाँ सुखपूर्वक रहने लगे
tau kadācid gṛhaṃ tasya praviṣṭau taddidṛkṣayā | vidhivaccārcitau tena prītau tatroṣatuḥ sukham ||
On one occasion, the two sages entered his house, wishing to see him. He welcomed and honored them according to proper rites; pleased by his respectful hospitality, the two stayed there comfortably.
व्यास उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights atithi-dharma: receiving guests—especially sages—with reverence and in accordance with prescribed rites. Proper hospitality (vidhivat-arcana) is portrayed as a moral duty that brings harmony and goodwill.
Two sages come to the host’s home to see him. The host honors them properly, and, pleased with his conduct, they remain there comfortably.