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81. What for do the wise toil and set up homes ? It is to feed the guest and help the pilgrim.

82. Were it even the draught of immortality, it shall not be tasted alone when the guest is in the hall.

83. No evil befalleth the man who never faileth to honour the incoming guest.

84. Behold the man who receiveth the worthy guest with his best smile : Lakshmi delighteth to abide in his home.

85. Behold the man who feedeth his guest first and then only eateth what is left: standeth his land in need even of sowing?

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