Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 55
Kurukṣetra Pilgrimage: Sages Praise Kṛṣṇa; Vasudeva Inquires on Karma; Viṣṇu-yajña Performed
बन्धून् सदारान् ससुतान् पारिबर्हेण भूयसा । विदर्भकोशलकुरून् काशिकेकयसृञ्जयान् ॥ ५५ ॥ सदस्यर्त्विक्सुरगणान् नृभूतपितृचारणान् । श्रीनिकेतमनुज्ञाप्य शंसन्त: प्रययु: क्रतुम् ॥ ५६ ॥
bandhūn sa-dārān sa-sutān pāribarheṇa bhūyasā vidarbha-kośala-kurūn kāśi-kekaya-sṛñjayān
瓦苏戴瓦以丰厚礼物礼敬亲族（连同其妻子儿女），又礼敬维达尔婆、拘萨罗、俱卢、迦尸、计迦耶、斯林贾耶诸国王族，以及会众成员、祭司、作证诸天、人类、幽灵、祖灵与恰拉那众。随后在“吉祥女神所依”主奎师那许可下，众宾客一边称颂瓦苏戴瓦祭祀的荣耀，一边辞行。
FAQs
This verse highlights dharmic hospitality—honoring relatives and visiting kings with abundant gifts and provisions, showing respect and goodwill in sacred gatherings.
Because Kurukṣetra had become a major sacred assembly where many royal lineages and regions gathered, and the narrative emphasizes the broad, pan-Indian fellowship around Kṛṣṇa’s presence.
Practice respectful generosity—welcome family and guests, share resources according to capacity, and maintain harmonious relationships, especially during spiritual or family gatherings.