Shloka 1.65.1

विश्वामित्रस्य ब्राह्मर्षित्वप्राप्तिः — Viśvāmitra Attains Brahmarṣi Status

Devanagari script

अथ हैमवतीं राम दिशं त्यक्त्वा महामुनि:।पूर्वां दिशमनुप्राप्य तपस्तेपे सुदारुणम्।।।।

Transliteration

atha haimavatīṃ rāma diśaṃ tyaktvā mahāmuniḥ | pūrvāṃ diśam anuprāpya tapas tepe sudāruṇam ||

Translation

Thereafter, O Rāma, the great sage, leaving the Himālaya region behind, reached the eastern quarter and undertook exceedingly severe austerities.

Context

"O Rama! thereafter the great ascetic (Viswamitra), abandoning the north of the Himavat mountain reached the eastern quarter and performed rigorous austerities.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Viśvāmitra
• Himavat/Himālaya
• Pūrvā diś (East)

FAQs

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

It underscores dharma as disciplined self-cultivation: spiritual authority is earned through sustained austerity and purposeful renunciation.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra continues recounting his life: after leaving the Himalayan region, he goes east to intensify his tapas.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance (dhṛti) in ascetic practice and unwavering commitment to spiritual attainment.