Shloka 1.65.22

विश्वामित्रस्य ब्राह्मर्षित्वप्राप्तिः — Viśvāmitra Attains Brahmarṣi Status

Devanagari script

ब्राह्मण्यं यदि मे प्राप्तं दीर्घमायुस्तथैव च।ओङ्कारश्च वषट्कारो वेदाश्च वरयन्तु माम्।।।।

Transliteration

brāhmaṇyaṃ yadi me prāptaṃ dīrgham āyus tathaiva ca | oṅkāraś ca vaṣaṭkāro vedāś ca varayantu mām ||

Translation

If I have truly attained brahminhood, and likewise long life, then let Om, the vaṣaṭ-call, and the Vedas themselves acknowledge and accept me.

Context

"If brahminhood and long life have been acquired by me by your grace, Omkara, Vashatkara and the Vedas shall accept me as Brahmarshi. (I shall acquire the right to interpret the Vedas and to perform sacrifices.)

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Brahmā
• devas
• Oṃ (Oṅkāra)
• Vaṣaṭkāra
• Vedas

FAQs

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

Dharma is not only personal effort but also rightful authorization: spiritual status must align with Vedic truth and ritual legitimacy, not mere self-assertion.

What is the narrative situation?

Viśvāmitra asks for confirmation that his attainment is fully validated—so that the very foundations of Vedic speech and sacrifice ‘accept’ him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Integrity (satya) in spiritual aspiration—seeking proper recognition rather than forcing a claim.