Valmiki Ramayana 1.47.20: Bala Kanda, Sarga 47, Shloka 20
दितेर्गर्भभङ्गो मरुत्प्रतिष्ठा च
Diti’s Severed Embryo and the स्थापना of the Maruts; Viśālā-nagara Lineage
सुमतिस्तु महातेजा विश्वामित्रमुपागतम् ।
श्रुत्वा नरवरश्रेष्ठः प्रत्युद्गच्छन्महायशाः ॥२०॥
sumatis tu mahātejā viśvāmitram upāgatam |
śrutvā naravaraśreṣṭhaḥ pratyudgacchan mahāyaśāḥ ||20||
जब सुमति को पता चला कि विश्वामित्र आए हैं, वो उनसे मिलने बाहर निकला। वो राजा लोगों में बड़ा था और उसमें बहुत ताकत थी।
Having heard of the arrival of Viswamitra the celebrated Sumati, most brilliant chief of kings proceeded (to receive him).
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Atithi-satkāra (honoring guests), especially honoring a sage: prompt reception of the virtuous is treated as a kingly duty (rājadharma).
King Sumati learns of Viśvāmitra’s arrival at Vaiśālī and immediately goes out to welcome him.
Respectful readiness and humility in power—royal greatness is shown through honoring spiritual merit.
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