Shloka 24
भवन्तु सत्कृतानीह पूर्वमेव प्रचोदित: । ततोऊहं ज्वलमानं वै पायसं प्रत्यवेदयम्
bhavantu satkṛtānīha pūrvam eva pracoditaḥ | tato ’haṃ jvalamānaṃ vai pāyasaṃ pratyavedayam ||
Dijo Vāyu: «Conociendo de antemano su intención, ya había ordenado a los de la casa que preparasen, con el debido honor, toda clase de alimentos y refrescos, excelentes y suficientes. Como todo estaba listo según mi mandato, ofrecí entonces al sabio un pāyasa, arroz con leche, humeante y ardiente.»
वायुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharma in the form of satkāra—forethoughtful, respectful hospitality. One should anticipate the needs of a guest, especially a sage, and offer food and service with honor rather than mere formality.
Vāyu explains that he already knew what the household intended and therefore had them prepare provisions in advance. When the sage arrived, Vāyu served him freshly prepared, steaming pāyasa as part of the respectful reception.