Shloka 41
धर्मनिन्दा–धर्मोपासनाफलम् तथा साध्वाचारलक्षणम्
Fruits of Disparaging vs. Observing Dharma; Marks of Good Conduct
सर्वातिथ्यं त्रिवर्गस्य कुर्वाण: सुमना: सदा । शूद्राणां चान्नकामानां नित्यं सिद्धमिति ब्रुवन्
sarvātithyaṁ trivargasya kurvāṇaḥ sumanāḥ sadā | śūdrāṇāṁ cānna-kāmānāṁ nityaṁ siddham iti bruvan ||
Mahadewa bersabda: “Seorang kṣatriya hendaknya senantiasa berjiwa riang, terus-menerus menegakkan keramahtamahan bagi semua, dan sambil demikian menempuh tiga tujuan hidup—dharma, artha, dan kāma—secara seimbang. Dan bila para śūdra yang menginginkan makanan datang memohon, ia harus selalu menjawab, ‘Makanan telah siap untukmu; mari, makanlah tanpa menunda.’”
श्रीमहेश्वर उवाच
Educational Q&A
A kṣatriya’s righteous conduct includes universal hospitality and prompt generosity—especially feeding those who ask for food—while pursuing the three aims of life (dharma, artha, kāma) in a disciplined, ethical way.
Mahādeva is instructing on kṣatriya-dharma: the ruler/warrior should maintain a welcoming household and respond to requests for food—particularly from śūdras seeking sustenance—by assuring them that food is ready and inviting them to eat.