Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 19
Ambarīṣa’s Prayers to Sudarśana and the Deliverance of Durvāsā
सोऽशित्वादृतमानीतमातिथ्यं सार्वकामिकम् । तृप्तात्मा नृपतिं प्राह भुज्यतामिति सादरम् ॥ १९ ॥
so ’śitvādṛtam ānītam ātithyaṁ sārva-kāmikam tṛptātmā nṛpatiṁ prāha bhujyatām iti sādaram
Matapos kumain ng sari-saring masasarap na pagkain, tinanggap ni Muni Durvāsā nang may paggalang ang ganap na pag-aasikaso ng Hari. Nang siya’y busog at nasiyahan, magiliw niyang sinabi, “Kumain na rin po kayo.”
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This verse shows that honoring a guest—especially a sage—with respectful hospitality is a vital part of dharma, and that such proper reception brings auspiciousness and satisfaction to all involved.
After being fed and honored, Durvāsā indicated that the king could proceed with his own meal—important in this narrative because Ambarīṣa was observing a vow and needed to eat at the proper time while still honoring his guest.
Practice respectful hospitality—welcome guests, offer what you can with sincerity, and keep your duties and spiritual commitments balanced without neglecting either.