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
کوشَل کے بادشاہ نے جب شری کرشن کو دیکھا تو نہایت خوش ہوا۔ وہ تخت سے اٹھا، عزت کا آسن پیش کیا اور قیمتی نذرانوں کے ساتھ باادب پوجا کی؛ اور بھگوان کرشن نے بھی احترام سے بادشاہ کا خیرمقدم کیا۔
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.