Shloka 129
आपद्धर्मनिर्णयः — विश्वामित्र-श्वपचसंवादः
Apaddharma Determination: Dialogue of Viśvāmitra and the Śvapaca
सत्कृतो<हं त्वया मित्र सामर्थ्यादात्मन: सखे | स मां मित्रत्वमापन्नमुपभोक्तुं त्वमहसि
satkṛto ’haṃ tvayā mitra sāmarthyād ātmanaḥ sakhe | sa māṃ mitratvam āpannam upabhoktuṃ tvam arhasi ||
ஓ தோழா, ஓ நண்பா! உன் ஆற்றலுக்கேற்ப நீ என்னை முழுமையாகக் கௌரவித்தாய். நானும் உன்னுடன் நட்புறவில் இணைந்தேன்; ஆகவே என்னுடன் இருந்து இந்த நட்பின் இன்பத்தையும் சிறப்பையும் நீ அனுபவிப்பது தகுதியானதே.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Honor offered within one’s means establishes a moral bond; friendship entails reciprocity and shared well-being, so one should accept and sustain the relationship rather than treat hospitality as a one-sided act.
Bhishma acknowledges the respectful reception given by the other person according to their capacity and declares that he has accepted them as a friend, inviting them to stay and enjoy the fruits of that friendship.