Shloka 1.52.10

वसिष्ठ-आतिथ्यं (Vasiṣṭha’s Hospitality to Viśvāmitra and the Summoning of Śabalā/Kāmadhenu)

Devanagari script

सर्वत्र कुशलं राजा वसिष्ठं प्रत्युदाहरत्।विश्वामित्रो महातेजा वसिष्ठं विनयान्वित:।।।।

Transliteration

sarvatra kuśalaṃ rājā vasiṣṭhaṃ pratyudāharat | viśvāmitro mahātejā vasiṣṭhaṃ vinayānvitaḥ ||

Translation

The mighty and radiant king Viśvāmitra addressed Vasiṣṭha with due humility, reporting that all was well in every respect.

Context

Highly brilliant king Viswamitra, humbly informed Vasishta that all was well.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Vasiṣṭha

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Courteous speech and humility toward elders and sages is a form of dharma; even a powerful king upholds propriety by speaking with vinaya.

What is the narrative situation?

After arriving and being received, Viśvāmitra speaks to Vasiṣṭha and conveys that everything is well.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Viśvāmitra’s vinaya—self-restraint and respectful conduct despite royal power.