Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 26
Duryodhana’s Envy at Yudhiṣṭhira’s Rājasūya and the Avabhṛtha Festival
अथर्त्विजो महाशीला: सदस्या ब्रह्मवादिन: । ब्रह्मक्षत्रियविट्शूद्रा राजानो ये समागता: ॥ २५ ॥ देवर्षिपितृभूतानि लोकपाला: सहानुगा: । पूजितास्तमनुज्ञाप्य स्वधामानि ययुर्नृप ॥ २६ ॥
athartvijo mahā-śīlāḥ sadasyā brahma-vādinaḥ brahma-kṣatriya-viṭ-śudrā- rājāno ye samāgatāḥ
随后，那些德行高雅的祭司、作为祭礼见证的吠陀权威、受特别邀请的诸王，以及婆罗门、刹帝利、吠舍、首陀罗；又有天神、圣仙、祖灵、幽冥众类与诸世界守护者并其随从——众皆受犹提士提罗王礼敬后，向他辞行，哦王啊，各自返回本住处。
FAQs
This verse describes how, at the Rājasūya sacrifice, the gathered priests, learned assembly members, and people of all varṇas and kings were properly honored—showing yajña as a setting of respectful dharma and hospitality.
The Rājasūya was a major royal sacrifice requiring Vedic priests and an assembly of learned elders, and it drew rulers and representatives of society; the verse highlights the complete, orderly participation of the kingdom and its leaders.
Maintain respect for learning, integrity, and service—honor people appropriately in community or religious gatherings, and cultivate inclusive, dignified conduct rather than pride or social contempt.