Shloka 1.63.20

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

Devanagari script

प्राञ्जलि: प्रणतो भूत्वा सर्वलोकपितामहम्।प्रत्युवाच ततो वाचं विश्वामित्रो महामुनि:।।।।

Transliteration

prāñjaliḥ praṇato bhūtvā sarvalokapitāmaham | pratyuvāca tato vācaṃ viśvāmitro mahāmuniḥ ||

Translation

Then the great sage Viśvāmitra, with hands folded and having bowed to the Grandsire of the worlds, replied in words.

Context

Then the mighty ascetic Viswamitra bowed to Brahma, the Grandsire of all the worlds with folded hands and replied:

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Brahmā (Sarvalokapitāmaha)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes humility and reverence toward rightful authority; respect in conduct precedes speech and claim.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra formally bows to Brahmā and begins his response.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and disciplined etiquette (praṇāma, prāñjali).