Shloka 96
Jatāyu’s Resistance, Sītā’s Traces, Kabandha’s Release, and the Path to Sugrīva (Āraṇyaka-parva 263)
अहानि कतिचित् तत्र तस्थौ स मुनिसत्तम: | दुर्योधनने स्वयं दासकी भाँति उनकी सेवामें खड़े रहकर विधिपूर्वक उनकी पूजा की। मुनिश्रेष्ठ दुर्वासा कई दिनोंतक वहाँ ठहरे रहे
ahāni katicit tatra tasthau sa munisattamaḥ | duryodhanena svayaṃ dāsakī-bhānti tasya sevāyāṃ sthitvā vidhipūrvakaṃ tasya pūjā kṛtā | muniśreṣṭho durvāsā bahūny ahāni tatra nyavasat |
毗舍摩波耶那说道：“这位最上之牟尼在彼处停留数日。杜尤陀那亲自如忠仆般侍立左右，依仪轨恭敬供奉礼拜。于是尊贵的杜尔瓦萨便在那儿住了许多天。”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores the ethical weight of hospitality and disciplined service (sevā) offered with proper observance (vidhi). It also hints that outwardly correct ritual honor can be employed strategically, reminding readers to examine intention alongside conduct.
Durvāsā, a formidable sage, stays for several days. Duryodhana personally attends him like a servant and performs due worship, ensuring the sage is honored and pleased during his prolonged stay.