Shloka 1.52.15

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तो वसिष्ठेन विश्वामित्रो महामति:।कृतमित्यब्रवीद्राजा प्रियवाक्येन मे त्वया।।।।

Transliteration

evam ukto vasiṣṭhena viśvāmitro mahāmatiḥ | kṛtam ity abravīd rājā priyavākyena me tvayā ||

Translation

Thus addressed by Vasiṣṭha, the great-minded king Viśvāmitra replied: “It is enough—your pleasing words themselves are hospitality to me.”

Context

To these words of Vasishta, the great intellectual Viswamitra said, "you have spoken pleasing words. This in itself is hospitality for me".

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Vasiṣṭha

FAQs

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

Respectful speech (priya-vākya) is itself a moral offering; dharma values gentle truth and courteous communication.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra responds modestly to Vasiṣṭha’s hospitality invitation, initially declining elaborate arrangements.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Contentment and courtesy—accepting goodwill as sufficient.