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
Vua xứ Kośala thấy Śrī Kṛṣṇa thì vô cùng hoan hỷ. Ông đứng dậy khỏi ngai, dâng chỗ ngồi tôn quý và thờ phụng Ngài bằng lễ vật cùng tặng phẩm quý giá; còn Đức Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa cũng kính nhã chào đáp nhà vua.
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.