Shloka 54
ब्राह्मणानुयात्रा—शौनकोपदेशः
Brāhmaṇas Follow into Exile and Śaunaka’s Instruction
तृणानि भूमिरुदकं वाक् चतुर्थी च सूनूता । सतामेतानि गेहेषु नोच्छिद्यन्ते कदाचन,आसनके लिये तृण (कुश), बैठनेके लिये स्थान, जल और चौथी मधुर वाणी, सत्पुरुषोंके घरमें इन चार वस्तुओंका अभाव कभी नहीं होता
tṛṇāni bhūmir udakaṃ vāk caturthī ca sūnṛtā | satām etāni geheṣu nocchidyante kadācana ||
尤提希提罗说道：“草席以供坐卧，座处以供安坐，清水以解其渴，第四则为柔和而真实之言：在贤善之人的家中，这四样从不匮乏。”
युधिछिर उवाच
Educational Q&A
True nobility is shown through simple, unfailing hospitality: even without wealth, a virtuous household offers a seat (grass/space), water, and respectful truthful speech—basic human dignity given to any guest.
In the Vana Parva context, Yudhiṣṭhira articulates a dharmic standard of conduct, emphasizing that the hallmark of the good is not luxury but the constant availability of basic welcome and courteous truth in their homes.