Shloka 1.65.34

विश्वामित्रस्य ब्राह्मर्षित्वप्राप्तिः — Viśvāmitra Attains Brahmarṣi Status

Devanagari script

सदस्यै: प्राप्य च सद: श्रुतास्ते बहवो गुणा:।अप्रमेयं तपस्तुभ्यमप्रमेयं च ते बलम्।।।।अप्रमेया गुणाश्चैव नित्यं ते कुशिकात्मज ।

Transliteration

sadasyaiḥ prāpya ca sadaḥ śrutās te bahavo guṇāḥ |

aprameyaṃ tapas tubhyam aprameyaṃ ca te balam ||

aprameyā guṇāś caiva nityaṃ te kuśikātmaja |

Translation

Having come to this sacrificial hall, the assembled elders have heard of your many virtues. Beyond measure is your austerity, and beyond measure your power; immeasurable indeed are your virtues always, O son of Kuśika.

Context

Many of your virtues have been heard by the members of the assembly present at the sacrifice. Your austerities are immeasurable, your power is immense. O Son of Kushika! (Viswamitra), your virtues cannot be measured.

Characters & Entities

• Janaka
• Viśvāmitra
• Kuśika
• Sadas (sacrificial hall/assembly)
• Sadasya (assembly members)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes giving due honour based on truth: Janaka publicly acknowledges the sage’s immeasurable tapas and strength, reinforcing respect for spiritual attainment.

What is the narrative situation?

Janaka, before the yajña-assembly, extols Viśvāmitra’s virtues as limitless, emphasizing communal recognition of holiness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Janaka’s fairness and reverence—he elevates ascetic merit as a standard worthy of public acknowledgement.