Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 18
Ambarīṣa’s Prayers to Sudarśana and the Deliverance of Durvāsā
राजा तमकृताहार: प्रत्यागमनकाङ्क्षuया । चरणावुपसङ्गृह्य प्रसाद्य समभोजयत् ॥ १८ ॥
rājā tam akṛtāhāraḥ pratyāgamana-kāṅkṣayā caraṇāv upasaṅgṛhya prasādya samabhojayat
Menanti kepulangan Muni Durvāsā, Raja tidak menjamah makanan. Apabila sang resi kembali, Raja sujud pada kaki teratainya, menyenangkan beliau dalam segala hal, lalu menjamu beliau dengan hidangan yang mulia dan melimpah.
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This verse shows Mahārāja Ambarīṣa waiting for the sage and respectfully serving him—teaching that honoring a guest, especially a saintly person, is a vital expression of dharma and devotion.
Ambarīṣa sought to please Durvāsā upon his return, showing humility and proper etiquette toward a revered guest, even though the King himself had not yet eaten.
Practice respectful hospitality, patience, and humility—especially toward elders and spiritually minded people—placing service and good conduct above personal comfort.