Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 35
Kṛṣṇa Visits Indraprastha; Kuntī’s Remembrance; Kālindī and Further Marriages
स कोशलपति: प्रीत: प्रत्युत्थानासनादिभि: । अर्हणेनापि गुरुणा पूजयन् प्रतिनन्दित: ॥ ३५ ॥
sa kośala-patiḥ prītaḥ pratyutthānāsanādibhiḥ arhaṇenāpi guruṇā pūjayan pratinanditaḥ
Ang hari ng Kośala ay lubhang nagalak nang makita si Śrī Kṛṣṇa. Tumindig siya mula sa trono, naghandog ng marangal na upuan at sumamba sa Kanya sa pamamagitan ng mga handog at mahahalagang kaloob; at si Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa naman ay magalang ding bumati sa hari.
FAQs
This verse highlights dharmic hospitality—rising to greet, offering a seat, and giving respectful worship—showing that true honor is expressed through humble service.
Because the Supreme Lord is worthy of worship from all, regardless of worldly seniority; the king’s humility shows devotion and proper recognition of the Lord’s supreme position.
Practice reverence through simple acts—greet respectfully, offer a place and attention, and serve with humility—especially toward saints, elders, and devotees, seeing service as an expression of bhakti.