Shloka 1.63.2

विश्वामित्रस्य तपोविघ्नः, मेनकाप्रसङ्गः, महर्षिपदप्रदानम् (Visvamitra’s Austerity Obstructed; Menaka Episode; Conferment of Maharshi Status)

Devanagari script

अब्रवीत्सुमहातेजा ब्रह्मा सुरुचिरं वच:।ऋषिस्त्वमसि भद्रं ते स्वार्जितै: कर्मभिश्शुभै:।।।।

Transliteration

abravīt sumahātejā brahmā suruciraṃ vacaḥ | ṛṣis tvam asi bhadraṃ te svārjitaiḥ karmabhiḥ śubhaiḥ ||

Translation

The exceedingly radiant Brahmā spoke these pleasing words: “You have become a Ṛṣi by your own well-earned auspicious deeds; blessings be upon you.”

Context

Exceedingly effulgent Brahma spoke to him, "You have become a rishi through the self-earned sacred deeds. Fare you well".

Characters & Entities

• Brahmā
• Viśvāmitra
• Ṛṣi (status/title)

FAQs

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

Dharma emphasizes self-earned virtue: spiritual standing is grounded in one’s own righteous actions, not merely lineage or claim.

What is the narrative situation?

Brahmā addresses Viśvāmitra, affirming that his sagehood is the fruit of his own auspicious deeds.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Personal responsibility and disciplined effort (self-earned merit).