Shloka 1.52.14

वसिष्ठ-आतिथ्यं (Vasiṣṭha’s Hospitality to Viśvāmitra and the Summoning of Śabalā/Kāmadhenu)

Devanagari script

सत्क्रियां तु भवानेतां प्रतीच्छतु मयोद्यताम्।राजा त्वमतिथिश्रेष्ठ: पूजनीय: प्रयत्नत:।।।।

Transliteration

satkriyāṃ tu bhavān etāṃ pratīcchatu mayodyatām | rājā tvam atithiśreṣṭhaḥ pūjanīyaḥ prayatnataḥ ||

Translation

Please accept this honor that I have prepared; as a king you are an eminent guest, and you should be revered with every effort.

Context

Please accept the honour I extend. Being a king, you are a distinguished guest. you deserve to be treated respectfully in all possible ways".

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Proper honor (satkāra) is part of dharma: those deserving respect should be received with deliberate care and sincerity.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha reiterates his invitation, emphasizing the dignity of Viśvāmitra as a royal guest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence and conscientious service toward guests.