Shloka 1.59.6

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वा महातेजा: पुत्रान् परमधार्मिकान्।व्यादिदेश महाप्राज्ञान् यज्ञसम्भारकारणात्।।1.59.6।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā mahātejāḥ putrān paramadhārmikān |

vyādidēśa mahāprājñān yajñasambhārakāraṇāt ||1.59.6||

Translation

Having spoken thus, the radiant Viśvāmitra instructed his sons—wise and deeply devoted to dharma—to make the needed preparations for the sacrifice.

Context

Most brilliant Viswamitra having thus spoken, ordered his deeply religious and highlylearned sons to make preparations for the sacrifice.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Viśvāmitra’s sons
• yajña (sacrifice)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as disciplined action: sacred goals are pursued through orderly preparation and responsibility, not merely through intention.

What is the narrative situation?

After assuring Triśaṅku, Viśvāmitra moves to operational steps—directing his sons to arrange the sacrificial materials.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Competent leadership aligned with dharma—Viśvāmitra’s ability to organize righteous action through capable assistants.