Shloka 1.52.18

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

Devanagari script

एवं ब्रुवन्तं राजानं वसिष्ठ:पुनरेव हि।न्यमन्त्रयत धर्मात्मा पुन:पुनरुदारधी:।।।।

Transliteration

bāḍham ity eva gādheyo vasiṣṭhaṃ pratyuvāca ha | yathā priyaṃ bhagavatas tathāstu munipuṅgava ||

Translation

Then Gādhi’s son, Viśvāmitra, replied to Vasiṣṭha: “So be it, O best of sages; let it be done exactly as is pleasing to you, venerable one.”

Context

As the king was addressing thus the righteous and generous Vasishta, repeatedly requested him to accept his hospitality.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra (Gādheya)
• Vasiṣṭha
• Gādhī

FAQs

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

Mutual dharma between host and guest: the guest should honor the host’s sincere intention and consent graciously.

What is the narrative situation?

After repeated urging, Viśvāmitra agrees to Vasiṣṭha’s hospitality and defers to what pleases him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Polite acceptance and deference—maintaining harmony through respectful consent.