Varaha Purana 38.21: Adhyaya 38, Shloka 21
The Hunter’s Austerity and the Gaining of Durvāsas’ Favor
कथं प्रक्षालयाम्याशु व्याध पादौ महामते । इत्येतन्मुनिना व्याधः श्रुत्वा चिन्तापरोऽभवत् । किं करोमि कथं चास्य भोजनं वै भविष्यति ॥ ३८.२१ ॥
kathaṃ prakṣālayāmy āśu vyādha pādau mahāmate | ity etan muninā vyādhaḥ śrutvā cintāparo 'bhavat | kiṃ karomi kathaṃ cāsya bhojanaṃ vai bhaviṣyati || 38.21 ||
रिशि ने शिकारी से पूछा, बेटा, मैं तुम्हारे पाँव कैसे धोऊँ? शिकारी सोच में पड़ गया। उसने सोचा, अब मैं क्या करूँ? इनका खाना कैसे बनेगा?
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It preserves a common Purāṇic narrative motif in which hospitality (including foot-washing) functions as a marker of social ethics and ritual courtesy, reflecting broader Dharma-oriented concerns in classical Sanskrit literature.
No geographic location is named in this verse fragment; it focuses on interpersonal ritual etiquette and the practical concern of providing food.
The verse foregrounds attentive hospitality and responsibility toward a guest—balancing ritual respect (washing feet) with practical care (arranging a meal).
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