Mahabharata — Anushasana Parva, Shloka 5
ब्राह्मणपूजायां व्युष्टिः — Vyuṣṭi (Merit-Outcome) of Honoring Brāhmaṇas: Kṛṣṇa and Durvāsā
अयं नारायण: श्रीमान् सर्वपार्थिवसम्मतः । भवन्तं बहुमानेन प्रश्रयेण च सेवते,सम्पूर्ण नरेशोंद्वारा सम्मानित ये श्रीमान् भगवान् नारायण श्रीकृष्ण बड़े आदर और विनयके साथ आपकी सेवा करते हैं
ayaṁ nārāyaṇaḥ śrīmān sarva-pārthiva-sammataḥ | bhavantaṁ bahumānena praśrayeṇa ca sevate ||
尤提希提罗说道：“这位光辉的那罗延那——为诸王所尊崇并一致承认——却以至高的敬意与谦恭的礼敬侍奉于你。”
युधिछिर उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even the most exalted—recognized by all rulers—embodies dharma through humility and respectful service. Greatness is shown not by demanding honour but by offering reverence and care.
Yudhiṣṭhira points out that Śrī Kṛṣṇa, identified as Nārāyaṇa and universally honoured, is nevertheless serving the addressed person with deference, underscoring Kṛṣṇa’s deliberate humility and the moral weight of the moment.