विप्रैरुत्थाय संपृष्टः कस्त्वं विप्र क्व चागतः । किं वा प्रार्थयसे ब्रूहि यत्ते मनसि रोचते
viprairutthāya saṃpṛṣṭaḥ kastvaṃ vipra kva cāgataḥ | kiṃ vā prārthayase brūhi yatte manasi rocate
The brāhmaṇas rose and questioned him: “Who are you, O brāhmaṇa, and from where have you come? Tell us—what do you seek, what is it that delights your mind?”
Nārada (narrating); dialogue spoken by the Vipras
Dharma begins with respectful inquiry—honoring a guest includes asking identity, origin, and need with courtesy.
The sacred gathering at the tīrtha/saṅgama, where hospitality norms are carefully observed.
Atithya-dharma in practice: rising to greet and formally asking the guest’s purpose and request.