Adhyaya 34 - Manushya Yajna (Sacrifice to Humanity)

This Adhyaya describes the Manushya Yajna — the offering of hospitality to guests (atithi seva), which is considered the highest expression of human virtue. The mantras teach that a guest is a divine being deserving of honor and that feeding a guest is equal to feeding the gods. The chapter describes the proper reception of guests according to Vedic tradition.