O bull of the Bharata race, these five fires, should be worshipped with regard by a person, viz., father, mother, fire (proper), soul and preceptor. By serving these five, men attain great fame in this world, viz., the gods, the Pitris, men, beggars, and guests. These five follow thee wherever thou goest, viz., friends, foes, those that are indifferent, dependants, and those that are entitled to maintenance.

In plain words: Vidura says five should be honoured like sacred fires: father, mother, the fire, one's own soul, and one's teacher. People become respected by serving the gods, the ancestors (Pitris), other people, beggars, and guests. He also says five kinds of people follow a person wherever he goes: friends, enemies, neutral people, servants, and those he must support.