Duryodhana's Sacrifice and Vidura's Hospitality
Kings and brahmanas from across the land gather in Hastinapura for Duryodhana's grand sacrifice. He instructs Vidura to ensure everyone is satisfied — and Vidura, devoted to dharma, does exactly that, honoring every varna with food, drink, garlands, and garments. The sacrifice concludes successfully, and Duryodhana returns to the city with his brothers, Karna, and Soubala at his side.
Many foremost men, many kings of countries, and many immensely fortunate brahmanas arrived in the city of Dhritarashtra's son. They were honored according to the sacred texts, according to their varnas (social orders), and in due order. They were supremely delighted.
Surrounded by all the Kouravas, Dhritarashtra's son was extremely happy. He spoke to Vidura.
"O Kshatta! Act so that everyone is happy and has plenty of food. You should swiftly act so that everyone at the site of the sacrifice is satisfied."
The learned Vidura, devoted to dharma, entertained all the varnas as he had been instructed. He happily honored them and gave them food, drinks, garlands, fragrances, and many garments. When the brave one had observed the sacrifice in accordance with the sacred texts and in the proper order, he comforted kings and brahmanas in thousands. The Indra among kings gave away a large quantity of riches.
Then, having given all the kings permission to leave, surrounded by his brothers, he entered Hastinapura, together with Karna and Soubala. Aranyaka Parva, Chapter 539