Shloka 1.63.22

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

Devanagari script

तमुवाच ततो ब्रह्मा न तावत् त्त्वं जितेन्द्रिय:।यतस्व मुनिशार्दूल इत्युक्त्वा त्रिदिवं गत:।।।।

Transliteration

tam uvāca tato brahmā na tāvat tvaṃ jitendriyaḥ | yatasva muniśārdūla ity uktvā tridivaṃ gataḥ ||

Translation

Then Brahmā said to him: “You have not yet conquered the senses. Strive on, O tiger among sages.” Having spoken thus, he departed to heaven.

Context

Then Brahma said to him, 'You have not conquered the senses yet. O Tiger amongascetics, strive still.' Having said this he went toward heaven.

Characters & Entities

• Brahmā
• Viśvāmitra
• Tridiva (heaven)
• Indriya (senses)

FAQs

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

Dharma demands truthfulness even in praise: Brahmā corrects Viśvāmitra with satya, insisting that inner conquest must be complete, not assumed.

What is the narrative situation?

Brahmā cautions Viśvāmitra that sense-mastery is incomplete and urges continued striving, then returns to heaven.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Commitment to truth and the ideal of complete self-control before claiming final attainment.