Shloka 1.53.7

शबलाप्रार्थना–वसिष्ठप्रतिज्ञा (The Request for Śabalā and Vasiṣṭha’s Refusal)

Devanagari script

सामात्यो मन्त्रिसहितस्सभृत्य: पूजितस्तदा।युक्त: परमहर्षेण वसिष्ठमिदमब्रवीत्।।1.53.7।।

Transliteration

sāmātyo mantrisahitaḥ sabhṛtyaḥ pūjitas tadā |

yuktaḥ paramaharṣeṇa vasiṣṭham idam abravīt || 1.53.7 ||

Translation

Thus honored—along with counselors, ministers, and attendants—he, filled with great delight, spoke these words to Vasiṣṭha.

Context

Having received the hospitality along with his counsellors, ministers and attendants, Viswamitra, filled with great delight, said to Vasishta":

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Viśvāmitra
• Vasiṣṭha

FAQs

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

Dharma includes courteous speech after receiving honor—responding with appropriate words and intentions.

What is the narrative situation?

After the feast and honors, Viśvāmitra begins speaking to Vasiṣṭha—leading into his request for Śabalā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protocol and diplomacy in interpersonal dealings—though it soon becomes tested by desire.