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
À espera do retorno do muni Durvāsā, o rei não havia comido. Quando o sábio voltou, o rei caiu aos seus pés de lótus, agradou-o em tudo e o serviu com um banquete magnífico.
FAQs
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.