THE KURAL
86. Behold the man who hath tended the out-going guest and waiteth for the incoming one: he is a welcome guest unto the Gods.
87. We cannot say of any hospitable act by itself, So much is the merit of this act: it is the worth of the guest that is the measure of the sacrifice.
88. Behold the man who performeth not the sacrifice of hospitality: he will say one day, I have toiled hard and laid me up a great treasure: but it is all in vain, for there is none to comfort me.
89. Not to honour the pilgrim is veritable indigence in the midst of wealth : such a thing is found only with fools.
90. The anitcha flower fadeth by smelling: but a look is enough to break the heart of the guest.
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