Shloka 1.59.11

विश्वामित्रस्य शरणागति-प्रशंसा तथा वासिष्ठपुत्र-शापः (Visvamitra grants refuge; the curse upon Vasishta’s sons)

Devanagari script

श्रुत्वा ते वचनं सर्वे समायान्ति द्विजातय:।सर्वदेशेषु चागच्छन् वर्जयित्वा महोदयम्।।1.59.11।।

Transliteration

śrutvā te vacanaṃ sarve samāyānti dvijātayaḥ |

sarvadeśeṣu cāgacchan varjayitvā mahodayam ||

Translation

Having heard your message, all the twice-born are coming; they have arrived from every region—except Mahodaya.

Context

Having heard your words, all brahmins except Mahodaya have arrived from all countries.

Characters & Entities

• dvijātis (twice-born)
• Mahodaya
• various regions (sarvadeśa)

FAQs

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

Dharma in ritual life depends on collective participation and truthful coordination; the verse also notes conscientious exception-reporting (who did not come).

What is the narrative situation?

The disciples inform Viśvāmitra that the invited brahmins have assembled from many lands, with one notable exception.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reliability and clarity in communication—an essential virtue for maintaining order in sacred undertakings.