Shloka 1.65.26

विश्वामित्रस्य ब्राह्मर्षित्वप्राप्तिः — Viśvāmitra Attains Brahmarṣi Status

Devanagari script

विश्वामित्रोऽपि धर्मात्मा लब्ध्वा ब्राह्मण्यमुत्तमम्।।।।पूजयामास ब्रह्मर्षिं वसिष्ठं जपतां वरम्।

Transliteration

viśvāmitro 'pi dharmātmā labdhvā brāhmaṇyam uttamam | pūjayāmāsa brahmarṣiṃ vasiṣṭhaṃ japatāṃ varam ||

Translation

And Viśvāmitra too—righteous-souled—having attained excellent brahminhood, honored Vasiṣṭha, the Brahmarṣi, the foremost among mantra-reciters.

Context

Virtuous Viswamitra also, having attained excellent brahminhood, worshipped Brahmrshi Vasishta who was the best of those who recite hymns".

Characters & Entities

• Viśvāmitra
• Vasiṣṭha
• Brahmarṣi
• japa (mantra-recitation)
• brāhmaṇya (brahminhood)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring excellence even in a former rival: true spiritual attainment expresses itself as respect and gratitude, not pride.

What is the narrative situation?

After being acknowledged as Brahmarṣi, Viśvāmitra pays honor to Vasiṣṭha, marking reconciliation and proper conduct.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility after success—recognizing and venerating another’s spiritual stature.