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Mahabharat

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सोऽर्चितो धृतराष्ट्रेण पूजितश्च महायशाः । राजानं समनुज्ञाप्य निराक्रामदरिंदमः॥५-८७-२१॥

Thus honored and formally received by Dhṛtarāṣṭra, the highly renowned Ariṃdama (Kṛṣṇa), having taken the king’s leave, departed.

english translation

तैः समेत्य यथान्यायं कुरुभिः कुरुसंसदि । विदुरावसथं रम्यमुपातिष्ठत माधवः॥५-८७-२२॥

Having met with the Kurus in the Kuru assembly according to custom, Mādhava proceeded to Vidura’s pleasant residence.

english translation

विदुरः सर्वकल्याणैरभिगम्य जनार्दनम् । अर्चयामास दाशार्हं सर्वकामैरुपस्थितम्॥५-८७-२३॥

Vidura approached Janārdana with every auspicious provision and honored Dāśārha (Kṛṣṇa), who was attended with all necessities.

english translation

कृतातिथ्यं तु गोविन्दं विदुरः सर्वधर्मवित् । कुशलं पाण्डुपुत्राणामपृच्छन्मधुसूदनम्॥५-८७-२४॥

After extending hospitality to Govinda, Vidura—knower of all dharmic duties—asked Madhusūdana about the welfare of the sons of Pāṇḍu.

english translation

प्रीयमाणस्य सुहृदो विदुषो बुद्धिसत्तमः । धर्मनित्यस्य च तदा गतदोषस्य धीमतः॥५-८७-२५॥

At that time, he was a cherished friend and a learned man—foremost in intellect—steadfast in dharma, free from fault, and discerning.

english translation