Shloka 1.63.25

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

Devanagari script

तस्मिन् सन्तप्यमाने तु विश्वामित्रे महामुनौ।।।।सम्भ्रमस्सुमहानासीत्सुराणां वासवस्य च।

Transliteration

tam evam uktvā deveśas tridivaṃ punar abhyagāt | viśvāmitro mahātejā bhūyas tepe mahat tapaḥ ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, the lord of the gods returned again to heaven. But Viśvāmitra, radiant with great energy, resumed his severe austerities once more.

Context

When the mighty asetic Viswamitra was peforming penance, the gods as well as Indra got deeply perturbed.

Characters & Entities

• Deveśa (Brahmā, by context)
• Tridiva (heaven)
• Viśvāmitra

FAQs

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

Steadfastness in one’s chosen discipline: Viśvāmitra returns to tapas even after divine interaction, showing commitment to a righteous goal through self-control.

What is the narrative situation?

After addressing Viśvāmitra, the divine lord departs to heaven, while Viśvāmitra continues his austerities without relenting.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance (dhṛti) and ascetic resolve (tapas-niṣṭhā) in Viśvāmitra.