Shloka 1.52.2

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

Devanagari script

स्वागतं तव चेत्युक्तो वसिष्ठेन महात्मना।आसनं चास्य भगवान् वसिष्ठो व्यादिदेश ह।।।।

Transliteration

svāgataṃ tava cety ukto vasiṣṭhena mahātmanā |

āsanaṃ cāsya bhagavān vasiṣṭho vyādideśa ha ||

Translation

The venerable Vasiṣṭha, that great-souled sage, welcomed him with words of greeting and directed that a seat be prepared for him.

Context

Adorable Vasishta received Viswamitra with words of welcome and ordered a seat for him.

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

Atithi-dharma (the duty of honoring a guest): welcoming respectfully and offering a proper seat, regardless of status or past tensions.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra arrives at Vasiṣṭha’s hermitage; Vasiṣṭha formally receives him with hospitality.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vasiṣṭha’s maryādā (propriety) and steadiness in righteous conduct—he begins with courteous reception.