Shloka 9
स चैनं प्रतिजग्राह विधिदृष्टेन कर्मणा । सुखोपविष्टं विश्रान्तमथैनं विदुरोडब्रवीत्,विदुरने शास्त्रोक्त विधिसे पाद्य, अर्घ्य एवं मधुपर्क आदि अर्पण करके उनका स्वागत किया। इसके बाद जब वे सुखपूर्वक बैठकर विश्राम करने लगे, तब विदुरने उनसे कहा --
sa cainaṁ pratijagrāha vidhidṛṣṭena karmaṇā | sukhopaviṣṭaṁ viśrāntam athainaṁ viduro 'bravīt ||
And he received him with the rites prescribed by proper custom. When the guest had sat down comfortably and was rested, Vidura then addressed him.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharma through atithi-satkāra (honouring a guest): one should first receive a visitor with due rites and respect, and only then proceed to conversation—especially when counsel or serious matters are involved.
A guest is formally welcomed according to prescribed custom; after the guest sits comfortably and rests, Vidura begins to speak, indicating a transition from ritual reception to meaningful dialogue.