Shloka 26
Ānṛśaṃsya, Amātya-Guṇa, and Reconciliatory Counsel (आनृशंस्य–अमात्यगुण–संधि-उपदेशः)
यथावत् पूजितो राजन् गृहं गन्तासि मे भृशम् । ततः सम्पूज्य तौ विप्रं विश्वस्तो जग्मतुर्गहान्
yathāvat pūjito rājan gṛhaṃ gantāsi me bhṛśam | tataḥ sampūjya tau vipraṃ viśvasto jagmatur gṛhān |
Bhishma said: “O King, having been duly honored, you shall come to my house with full confidence.” Having spoken thus, the two—now trusting and at ease—properly honored the Brahmin and then departed for their homes.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Dharma is upheld through yathāvat-pūjā—proper honoring of worthy guests, especially Brahmins; such respectful conduct generates trust and maintains social harmony.
Bhishma addresses a king, inviting him to come to his home after being duly honored; then the two characters respectfully honor a Brahmin and proceed homeward in mutual confidence.