Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 18
Ambarīṣa’s Prayers to Sudarśana and the Deliverance of Durvāsā
राजा तमकृताहार: प्रत्यागमनकाङ्क्षuया । चरणावुपसङ्गृह्य प्रसाद्य समभोजयत् ॥ १८ ॥
rājā tam akṛtāhāraḥ pratyāgamana-kāṅkṣayā caraṇāv upasaṅgṛhya prasādya samabhojayat
Esperando el regreso del muni Durvāsā, el rey no había tomado alimento. Cuando el sabio volvió, el rey cayó a sus pies de loto, lo complació en todo y lo agasajó con un banquete espléndido.
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This verse shows Mahārāja Ambarīṣa waiting for the sage and respectfully serving him—teaching that honoring a guest, especially a saintly person, is a vital expression of dharma and devotion.
Ambarīṣa sought to please Durvāsā upon his return, showing humility and proper etiquette toward a revered guest, even though the King himself had not yet eaten.
Practice respectful hospitality, patience, and humility—especially toward elders and spiritually minded people—placing service and good conduct above personal comfort.