Shloka 16
शबलाप्रार्थना–वसिष्ठप्रतिज्ञा
The Request for Śabalā and Vasiṣṭha’s Refusal
वसिष्ठेनैवमुक्तस्तु विश्वामित्रोऽब्रवीत्तत:।संरब्धतरमत्यर्थं वाक्यं वाक्यविशारद:।।1.53.16।।
vasiṣṭhenaivam uktas tu viśvāmitro ’bravīt tataḥ | saṃrabdhataraṃ atyarthaṃ vākyaṃ vākyaviśāradaḥ ||
বসিষ্ঠ এভাবে বললে, বাক্যনিপুণ বিশ্বামিত্র অতিশয় ক্রোধে উদ্দীপ্ত হয়ে আরও কঠোর বাক্য উচ্চারণ করলেন।
To there words of Vasishta, Viswamitra who is skilful in conversation reacted with extreme excitement:
FAQs
A warning about krodha: even eloquence becomes ethically harmful when driven by anger; dharma requires restraint, especially in conflict.
Following Vasiṣṭha’s firm refusal, Viśvāmitra reacts angrily, signaling the impending confrontation over Śabalā.
By contrast, restraint is highlighted: the verse foregrounds Viśvāmitra’s agitation, implying the dharmic value of self-control.