Shloka 1.59.8

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

Devanagari script

यदन्यो वचनं ब्रूयान्मद्वाक्यबलचोदित:।तत्सर्वमखिलेनोक्तं ममाख्येयमनादृतम्।।1.59.8।।

Transliteration

yad anyo vacanaṃ brūyān madvākya-balacoditaḥ |

tat sarvam akhilena uktaṃ mamākhyeyam anādṛtam ||1.59.8||

Translation

“If anyone, compelled by the force of my command, speaks words of disrespect, report the entire matter to me in full, exactly as it occurred.”

Context

If any one should speak with disrespect in response to my order, you may report the matter to me in full".

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• disciples (śiṣya)

FAQs

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

Satya within duty: messengers must report truthfully and fully, especially when conflict or disrespect arises in executing a righteous command.

What is the narrative situation?

Before sending disciples to invite sages, Viśvāmitra anticipates resistance and instructs them to report any disrespectful responses without omission.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Integrity in communication—truthful, complete reporting as a form of dharmic conduct.