Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 36
Nābhāga’s Inheritance, Śiva’s Verdict, and the Rise of Ambarīṣa—Prelude to Durvāsā’s Offense
तमानर्चातिथिं भूप: प्रत्युत्थानासनार्हणै: । ययाचेऽभ्यवहाराय पादमूलमुपागत: ॥ ३६ ॥
tam ānarcātithiṁ bhūpaḥ pratyutthānāsanārhaṇaiḥ yayāce ’bhyavahārāya pāda-mūlam upāgataḥ
அரசர் அந்த அழைக்கப்படாத விருந்தினர் துர்வாச முனிவரை எழுந்து வரவேற்று, ஆசனம் அளித்து, பூஜைச் சாமான்களால் முறையாக ஆராதித்தார். பின்னர் அவரின் திருவடிகளருகே அமர்ந்து, உணவு ஏற்குமாறு பணிவுடன் வேண்டினார்.
FAQs
This verse shows ideal atithi-seva: the king rises, offers a seat, renders respectful service, and humbly invites the guest to take prasāda/food—treating the guest as worthy of worship.
Durvāsā arrived as a revered guest; Ambarīṣa followed dharma by honoring him and inviting him to accept a meal, approaching his feet in humility.
Receive guests respectfully, offer hospitality within your means, and keep a humble attitude—especially toward saints, elders, and teachers—seeing service as a form of devotion.