Shloka 1.65.24
विश्वामित्रस्य ब्राह्मर्षित्वप्राप्तिः — Viśvāmitra Attains Brahmarṣi Status
तत: प्रसादितो देवैर्वसिष्ठो जपतां वर:।।।।सख्यं चकार ब्रह्मर्षिरेवमस्त्विति चाब्रवीत्।
tataḥ prasādito devair vasiṣṭho japatāṃ varaḥ | sakhyaṃ cakāra brahmarṣir evam astv iti cābravīt ||
Then Vasiṣṭha—best among those who recite sacred japa—being propitiated by the gods, entered into friendship and declared: “So be it; you are a Brahmarṣi.”
Thereupon, pleased by the gods, Vasishta, the best among ascetics, lovingly said to Viswamitra "You are a Brahmarshi, let it be so".
Dharma culminates in truthful speech that heals: Vasiṣṭha’s acknowledgment and friendship show that righteousness includes restoring harmony after rivalry.
The gods persuade Vasiṣṭha, who then formally recognizes Viśvāmitra as a Brahmarṣi and establishes friendly relations.
Magnanimity—Vasiṣṭha’s willingness to affirm and befriend, ending enmity.