Shloka 1.65.15

विश्वामित्रस्य ब्राह्मर्षित्वप्राप्तिः — Viśvāmitra Attains Brahmarṣi Status

Devanagari script

सम्मूढमिव त्रैलोक्यं सम्प्रक्षुभितमानसम्।भास्करो निष्प्रभश्चैव महर्षेस्तस्य तेजसा।।।।

Transliteration

sammūḍham iva trailokyaṃ samprakṣubhita-mānasam | bhāskaro niṣprabhaś caiva maharṣes tasya tejasā ||

Translation

The three worlds seem dazed, their minds in turmoil; even the Sun appears dim before the radiance of that great seer.

Context

The people of all the three worlds are agitated and confused in mind. The Sun, too, looks pale before the brilliance of the Maharshi.

Characters & Entities

• Trailokya (three worlds)
• Sun (Bhaskara)
• Vishvamitra (implied as 'that maharshi')

FAQs

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

Dharma implies right ordering of power: extraordinary tapas can eclipse even cosmic lights, so it must be harmonized with the welfare of all beings.

What is the narrative situation?

The gods intensify their report: Viśvāmitra’s brilliance is so great that even the Sun seems diminished, and the worlds are mentally shaken.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Spiritual potency (tejas) born of disciplined practice—paired with the implied need for benevolent direction.