Varaha Purana 14.23: Adhyaya 14, Shloka 23
Ritual Procedure for Śrāddha: Sequence, Eligibility, and Offerings to Ancestors
ततोऽन्नं मृष्टमत्यर्थमभीष्टमभिसंस्कृतम् । दत्त्वा जुषध्वमिच्छातो वाच्यमेतदनिष्ठुरम् ॥ १४.२३ ॥
tato 'nnaṃ mṛṣṭam atyartham abhīṣṭam abhisaṃskṛtam | dattvā juṣadhvam icchāto vācyam etad aniṣṭhuram || 14.23 ||
फिर अच्छा खाना दो, जो साफ और शुद्ध हो। दिल से बना हो और पसंद का हो। जब खाना रख हो तो प्यार से बोलो, प्लीज़ ले लो। कोई भी कड़ा बात मत कहो।
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It reflects a common Purāṇic ethical ideal: hospitality (atithi-satkara) is not only material (offering well-prepared food) but also verbal, requiring courteous, non-abrasive speech.
No geographic location is specified in this verse; the content is normative guidance on conduct rather than a place-based description.
Offer high-quality food respectfully and accompany the gift with gentle, non-harsh words—emphasizing civility and care in both action and speech.
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