Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 14
वसिष्ठ-आतिथ्यं
Vasiṣṭha’s Hospitality to Viśvāmitra and the Summoning of Śabalā/Kāmadhenu
सत्क्रियां तु भवानेतां प्रतीच्छतु मयोद्यताम्।राजा त्वमतिथिश्रेष्ठ: पूजनीय: प्रयत्नत:।।।।
satkriyāṃ tu bhavān etāṃ pratīcchatu mayodyatām | rājā tvam atithiśreṣṭhaḥ pūjanīyaḥ prayatnataḥ ||
माझ्याकडून सिद्ध केलेला हा सत्कार आपण स्वीकारावा; आपण राजा आहात, अतिथीश्रेष्ठ आहात, म्हणून सर्व प्रयत्नांनी पूजनीय आहात.
Please accept the honour I extend. Being a king, you are a distinguished guest. you deserve to be treated respectfully in all possible ways".
FAQs
Proper honor (satkāra) is part of dharma: those deserving respect should be received with deliberate care and sincerity.
Vasiṣṭha reiterates his invitation, emphasizing the dignity of Viśvāmitra as a royal guest.
Reverence and conscientious service toward guests.