Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 15
वसिष्ठ-आतिथ्यं
Vasiṣṭha’s Hospitality to Viśvāmitra and the Summoning of Śabalā/Kāmadhenu
एवमुक्तो वसिष्ठेन विश्वामित्रो महामति:।कृतमित्यब्रवीद्राजा प्रियवाक्येन मे त्वया।।।।
evam ukto vasiṣṭhena viśvāmitro mahāmatiḥ | kṛtam ity abravīd rājā priyavākyena me tvayā ||
वसिष्ठेनैवमुक्तो विश्वामित्रो महामतिः स राजा अब्रवीत्—कृतम्; प्रियवाक्येन मे त्वया एवातिथ्यं कृतम्।
To these words of Vasishta, the great intellectual Viswamitra said, "you have spoken pleasing words. This in itself is hospitality for me".
FAQs
Respectful speech (priya-vākya) is itself a moral offering; dharma values gentle truth and courteous communication.
Viśvāmitra responds modestly to Vasiṣṭha’s hospitality invitation, initially declining elaborate arrangements.
Contentment and courtesy—accepting goodwill as sufficient.