Shloka 1.55.26

कामधेनुसैन्यप्रादुर्भावः — Kamadhenu’s Forces, Visvamitra’s Austerities, and Vasishta’s Wrath

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वा महातेजा वसिष्ठो जपतां वर:।विश्वामित्रं तदा वाक्यं सरोषमिदमब्रवीत्।।1.55.26।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā mahātejā vasiṣṭho japatāṃ varaḥ |

viśvāmitraṃ tadā vākyaṃ saroṣam idam abravīt || 1.55.26 ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, the radiant Vasiṣṭha—foremost among those who recite sacred prayers—then addressed Viśvāmitra with these words, in anger.

Context

The infuriated Vasishta who was highly brilliant, foremost among those who meditate said to Viswamitra:

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

Even righteous authority may employ stern speech to restrain wrongdoing; dharma can include corrective confrontation when harm is being done.

What is the narrative situation?

After attempting to reassure the fleeing sages, Vasiṣṭha turns directly to confront Viśvāmitra.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Moral firmness: the resolve to oppose injustice, supported by spiritual discipline (japa/tapas).