Householder.

 Yudhishthira tells the sages, who want to go to the forest with the Pandavas, that while he likes the company of learned men, he does not want them to suffer in the forest. In the Mahabharata, we find Vidura advising Dhritarashtra to always seek the company of the learned. Those with knowledge will give proper and timely advice to those they are with. Yudhishthira tells the sages that he does not desire wealth for himself, said Kidambi Narayanan in a discourse. But wealth is necessary if he is to take care of the interests of the sages, who want to accompany him to the forest. A householder has the important duty of having to provide for sanyasis. A sanyasi should always have darbha grass, good water and a proper place to carry out his duties. A householder must ensure that sages are given whatever they need.

In addition, a grihastha must provide water for the thirsty, a resting place for those who are tired, and food for the hungry. Unfortunately, Yudhishthira now has nothing. He has been stripped of all his possessions. How then can he take care of the sadhus, if they insist on following him? That is his worry. Every man should treat guests, relatives and members of his family with respect. Even when one cooks food, one must never do it with the thought that one is preparing food for oneself. One must think of how to share the food with those who lack the means to have a hearty meal. Suppose one comes across a man who is a total stranger. If one finds him tired after a long journey, one should immediately give him food. This too is the duty of a householder. Yudhishthira tells sage Saunaka that the highest dharma is for a man to carry out all the duties of a householder without fail. Although Yudhishthira is knowledgeable, he seeks Saunaka’s opinion on this.