Valmiki Ramayana 1.50.8: Bala Kanda, Sarga 50, Shloka 8
यज्ञवाटप्रवेशः जनक-विश्वामित्रसंवादश्च
Arrival at the Sacrificial Ground and Janaka’s Reception
प्रतिगृह्य च तां पूजां जनकस्य महात्मनः ॥८॥
पप्रच्छ कुशलं राज्ञो यज्ञस्य च निरामयम् ।
pratigṛhya ca tāṃ pūjāṃ janakasya mahātmanaḥ ||8||
papraccha kuśalaṃ rājño yajñasya ca nirāmayam |
विश्वामित्र ने जनक की पूजा ले ली। फिर उन्होंने राजा से पूछा कि कैसे हैं आप। यज्ञ में कोई दिक्कत तो नहीं है, सब ठीक चल रहा है।
Viswamitra received illustrious king Janaka's worship and enquired about the welfare of the king and the conduct of the sacrifice.
FAQs
Mutual dharma of host and guest: the king offers proper honor; the sage reciprocates with concern for welfare and for the uninterrupted performance of sacred duty.
At Janaka’s reception, Viśvāmitra accepts the honors and inquires about the king and the smooth conduct of the yajña.
Viśvāmitra’s graciousness and prioritization of dharmic rites (yajña) and public welfare.
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