Shloka 9
Manoḥ Carita
The Account of Manu Vaivasvata and the Mātsyaka Flood Narrative
तेडभिवाद्य महात्मानं तं मुनिं नियतव्रतम् । तस्थु: सर्वे स तु मुनिस्तेषां पूजामथाहरत्,वहाँ नियमपूर्वक उत्तम व्रतका पालन करनेवाले उन महात्मा मुनिको प्रणाम करके वे सब खड़े हो गये। तब मुनिने उनके लिये अर्घ्य आदि पूजन-सामग्री अर्पित की
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0dabhiv1dya mah1tm1na 43 ta 43 muni 43 niyatavratam | tasthu 25 sarve sa tu munis te 631 43 p6bj1m ath1harat ||
Having respectfully saluted that great-souled sage, a strict observer of vowed discipline, they all stood before him. The sage, in turn, accepted their act of reverence and proceeded to honor them with the customary offerings such as arghya, thus upholding the ethics of hospitality and mutual respect between guests and ascetics.
मार्कण्डेय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharma expressed as mutual respect: visitors show humility by saluting a disciplined sage, and the sage responds by honoring them through proper hospitality (arghya and related offerings). Reverence and reception are presented as complementary ethical duties.
A group approaches a revered, vow-observing sage, offers salutations, and stands respectfully. The sage then performs the customary reception by offering arghya and other items, formally welcoming and honoring them.