Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.4.36
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyWelcome Guests With Humble Respect
“After standing up to receive Durvāsā Muni, King Ambarīṣa offered him a seat and paraphernalia of worship. Then, sitting at his feet, the King requested the great sage to eat.”
What the purport teaches
- King Ambarīṣa stood up to receive Durvāsā Muni. His welcome showed respect for the sage.
- He offered Durvāsā Muni a seat and paraphernalia of worship.
- The King then sat at the sage’s feet and requested him to eat. His royal position did not prevent him from serving humbly.
Try this today
Welcome someone warmly today and offer a seat or something to eat.
Ask yourself
How can I show humble respect through the way I welcome someone?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.