Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 19
वसिष्ठ-आतिथ्यं
Vasiṣṭha’s Hospitality to Viśvāmitra and the Summoning of Śabalā/Kāmadhenu
बाढमित्येव गाधेयो वसिष्ठं प्रत्युवाच ह।यथा प्रियं भगवतस्तथाऽस्तु मुनिपुङ्गव।।।।
bāḍham ity eva gādheyo vasiṣṭhaṃ pratyuvāca ha | yathā priyaṃ bhagavatas tathāstu munipuṅgava ||
Alors le fils de Gādhi, Viśvāmitra, répondit à Vasiṣṭha : « Qu’il en soit ainsi, ô le meilleur des sages ; que tout se fasse selon ce qui te plaît, vénérable Seigneur. »
As the king was addressing thus the righteous and generous Vasishta, repeatedly requested him to accept his hospitality.
FAQs
Mutual dharma between host and guest: the guest should honor the host’s sincere intention and consent graciously.
After repeated urging, Viśvāmitra agrees to Vasiṣṭha’s hospitality and defers to what pleases him.
Polite acceptance and deference—maintaining harmony through respectful consent.